Key Profile Area Aging-Associated Diseases (AGING)
The number of elderly people is steadily increasing across the globe. The aging process is the main risk factor for a number of diseases, some of which are chronic, including metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, renal insufficiency, and cancer.
The Key Profile Area (KPA) AGING focuses on the fundamental understanding of the mechanisms that lead to aging and its associated diseases. The Cologne Cluster of Excellence on Aging and Aging-associated Diseases (CECAD) is its central building block and has developed into the largest European centre for aging research since it was founded in 2007. By integrating innovative concepts from various disciplines at the UoC, which address the challenges of demographic change and the aging of our society, the intention is to advance new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of age-related diseases and the promotion of healthy aging.
KPAs at the University of Cologne
KPAs are thematically defined research areas of high academic and/or societal relevance. They have substantial critical mass and are characterized by research at the highest international level.
Research within the KPAs is transdisciplinary and integrated into networks that create synergies – both within the university and with non-university partners (such as Max Planck Institutes).
Participating Faculties
Contacts
Prof. Dr. Carien Niessen
CECAD Scientific Coordinator
Principal Investigator
Telephone+49 221 478 89512
E-mailcarien.niessen[at]uni-koeln.de
Department Cell Biology of the Skin, Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC)
CECAD Research Center
Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 26
50931 Cologne
Dr. Sibylle Grandel
Administrative Coordinator
Telephone+49 221 478 84046
E-mailsgrandel[at]uni-koeln.de
CECAD Cologne / Central Office
CECAD Forschungszentrum
Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 26
50931 Köln