University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · PhysiologyThe Social Resilience Lab
Alessandro Bartolomucci · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Alessandro Bartolomucci's lab at the University of Minnesota investigates how the social environment influences health and aging. The lab uses mouse models to study the effects of social factors such as connectedness and stability on aging processes. By developing new behavioral assessments, they aim to identify interventions that can help improve resilience and overall longevity in the context of social influences.
agingsocial environmentmouse modelsbehavioral interventionsresiliencesocioeconomic statushealthlongevitysocial connectedness
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop socio-behavioral models suitable for aging studies in mice.
AIM 02Create an aging index to summarize behavior, physical functions, and predict longevity.
AIM 03Identify social factors that contribute to individual differences in aging.
AIM 04Test interventions to improve resilience against aging influences.
Skills the Lab Values
animal handlingsocial behavioral modelingaging assessment toolsquantitative analysisdata collectionexperimental designgenetic manipulationbehavioral testingstatistical software
Output against the department
Publications159top 45% of dept.129th of 286
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Citations8.9ktop 37% of dept.106th of 286
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