promoting and funding
research into the
causes and effects of
the ageing process
welcome to the british society for research on ageing (bsra)
our history and purpose

The BSRA was formed as the 'Club for Research on Ageing' by Professor Vladimir Korenchevsky (1880-1959) at some point prior to 1939 and as thus has a valid claim to be the world's oldest scientific society devoted to research into the biology of ageing.

Support Us

Your donation, whatever its size, will help us to maintain the vitality and sustainability of this key area of research. As a result, we will see advances in knowledge of the underlying ageing process as well as all-important improvements in quality of later life.

Ageing and COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation and the world, it is clear that age and age-related diseases are major risk factors for severe COVID-19. An important goal is therefore to develop strategies that improve overall health during ageing and protect the immune system from age-related decline.

BSRA Annual Scientific Meeting 2023

BSRA is pleased to be hosting its annual general meeting at the University of Westminster, London. With a central location at the heart of London’s West End and amongst many of the London Universities campuses, this meeting promises to hold engaging discussions and talks on the biology of Ageing.

recent updates
Diana Marcu, 2022 Korenchevsky winner, reports back from AGE 2023
By Diana Marcu, winner of the British Society of Research on Ageing Korenchevsky Award 2022 I have always found public speaking terrifying, but was also aware ...
Lord Cohen Medal for Understanding Ageing Awarded to to Professor Lynne Cox
The British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) is pleased to announce the award of the Lord Cohen Medal to Professor Lynne Cox, Department of Biochemistry, ...

what is ageing?

Although ageing is not itself a disease, it carries with it with an increased risk of many life-threatening diseases and shares several biological mechanisms that are important in the development of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia. Thus, if ageing can be delayed it should also be possible to also delay the development of disease, increasing longevity and minimising poor health in old age.

what is our research
stategy?

The BSRA is committed to funding, supporting and disseminating high quality research into the biology of ageing. Support is available for active researchers with substantive posts at any UK institution or research institutes which are interested in the biology of ageing and who would normally be eligible for membership of the BSRA.

why donate?

Your donation will help us continue our work to understand the biology of ageing and to develop knowledge that can support healthier ageing for all.