The Academy for Health and Lifespan Research has announced the induction of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Benjamin Miller, Ph.D.
Miller was among 24 scientists around the globe elected to the academy, which is dedicated to advancing the field of aging research.
Academy President Nir Barzilai said Miller’s induction “helps strengthen our shared mission and collective wisdom to extend healthspan and improve quality of life through rigorous, transformative research.”
Miller, who joined OMRF in 2018, chairs the foundation’s Aging & Metabolism Research Program and holds the G.T. Blankenship Chair in Aging Research. He studies how to maintain the mitochondria – often called the powerhouse of the cell – in a youthful state so that cells and tissues can continue to function normally. This is a major focus of lengthening healthspan, which means increasing the period of people’s lives where they remain free of disease and disability.
Miller also recently completed his term as president of the American Aging Association, another group that promotes studies aimed at slowing the aging process.
“The study of aging is experiencing a surge in interest as society becomes more focused on slowing this process,” said OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D. “Dr. Miller is a thought leader in this field, and we are excited but not surprised that he is being recognized for his work to improve human healthspans.”
