Aging Research

2 researchers across 1 institution

2 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in aging explores the biological processes underlying the aging process and age-related diseases. Investigations focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms, including changes in mitochondrial function, DNA repair, and metabolic pathways. Studies examine how these changes contribute to conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular issues, and bone disorders. Methodologies encompass molecular biology techniques, genetic analysis, and the study of cellular processes like autophagy.

Arkansas has a significant and growing older adult population, making aging research particularly relevant to the state's public health challenges and healthcare needs. Understanding the cellular and molecular underpinnings of age-related conditions can inform strategies for promoting healthy aging and addressing chronic disease prevalence within Arkansas communities. This research also holds potential for developing new therapeutic approaches and diagnostic tools relevant to the state's healthcare sector.

This area of study involves collaborations with researchers in bone metabolism, mitochondrial biology, genomics, and molecular techniques. It also connects to broader health and medical research impacts, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of understanding aging.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
A. Gordon James UAMS 11 650
Ilham Kadhim UAMS 3 14
Bone Metabolism And Diseases 2 Mitochondrial Function And Pathology 2 Molecular Biology Techniques And Applications 2 Autophagy And Lysosomal Biogenesis 1 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 1 Health And Medical Research Impacts 1 Gestational Diabetes Research And Management 1 Crispr And Genetic Engineering 1 Pregnancy And Preeclampsia Studies 1 Autophagy And Lysosomal Biology 1 Cancer-Related Molecular Mechanisms Research 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
7,353 works in 2025
+7.7% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
3.3% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 9
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 University of Michigan 960
  2. 2 Pennsylvania State University 728
  3. 3 University of Southern California 651
  4. 4 Harvard University 522
  5. 5 Johns Hopkins University 508
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