Stanford Medicine’s Longevity and hEalthy Aging Research coNsortium (LEARN) is funded by the National Institute of Health and directed by Dr. VJ Periyakoil.
LEARN is a multi-organizational research consortium that seeks to advance longevity, and prosperity for all Americans. Waiting until you become 65 years of age to focus on your longevity, and quality of life while trying to prevent chronic illnesses is a recipe for failure. Prevention of many chronic illnesses is best done by adopting key health behaviors in our youth and middle age. This is a primary focus of the LEARN multi-institutional consortium.
LEARN is standing at the doorstep of discovering implementing and evaluating novel and innovative ways of radically changing and improving the aging experience and extending healthspan for everyone.
The LEARN scientists use the latest methodologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other big data techniques, as well as innovative methods like virtual reality, wearables, digital interventions, and precision medicine approaches. Our consortium has numerous faculty who not only conduct research but also mentor numerous junior scientists.
