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Address: 3500 N. Broad Street
Medical Education and Research Building 9th fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215-707-4404
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The Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center (ACDC) works to uncover the genes and mechanisms driving aging-related diseases like heart failure, Alzheimer’s, and kidney disease, translating our findings into groundbreaking therapies. With a multidisciplinary team of over 140 researchers, support staff, students, and fellows, we uncover the genetic and molecular drivers of aging-related diseases and translate findings into real-world treatments. Our genomics and single-cell sequencing core enables groundbreaking discoveries.
ACDC is a hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, where faculty mentor future scientists through fellowships, hands-on research, and interdisciplinary partnerships. Our researchers secure multi-lab NIH grants and develop novel therapies, bridging basic science with clinical application. Join us in shaping the future of aging and cardiovascular health.
ACDC’s goal is to identify new genes and processes driving aging-associated diseases – from heart attack to kidney failure, lung disease to Alzheimer's – and help translate these findings into new treatments.
John W. Elrod, PhD, FISHR
Director, Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center
Advancing Research in Aging and Cardiovascular Medicine
At the Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, we drive innovation by researching the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases like heart failure, Alzheimer’s, and kidney disease. Our work translates discoveries into treatments, fosters collaboration across disciplines, and trains the next generation of scientific leaders.
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