Buck Institute For Research On Aging
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
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About this organization
Mission
At the Buck, we aim to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations. We bring together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to study mechanisms of aging and to identify therapeutics that slow down aging. Our goal is to increase human health span, or the healthy years of life. Located just north of San Francisco, we are globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging, the number one risk factor for serious diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes. The Buck wants to help people live better longer. Our success will ultimately change healthcare.
About
THE BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING (THE "INSTITUTE") IS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ENTITY.THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO INCREASE THE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE YEARS OF LIFE THROUGH BASIC BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON AGING AND ITS CONNECTION TO CHRONIC CONDITIONS COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH OLD AGE. THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS ADDRESS TWO FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS:- WHAT IS THE NATURE OF AGING?- WHAT FACTORS TRIGGER DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH AGE?ESTABLISHED AS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESEARCH CENTER, THE INSTITUTE OPENED IN 1999 AND CURRENTLY HOUSES THE LABORATORIES OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS RECRUITED FOR LEADERSHIP IN THEIRRESPECTIVE FIELDS OF RESEARCH.THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, INVOLVING COMPLIMENTARY AREAS OF INQUIRY: THE GENETICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF AGING INCLUDING OXIDATIVE STRESS, MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION AND GENETIC DETERMINATION OF LIFESPAN.- AGE-RELATED CONDITIONS INCLUDING CANCER, STROKE, DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, MACULAR DEGENERATION, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND PARKINSON'S DISEASE.- REGENERATIVE MEDICINE (STEM CELL RESEARCH) AND AGING.- NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT AGE-RELATED RESEARCH INCLUDING GENOMICS, PROTEOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS.THE INSTITUTE CONSIDERS EDUCATION AND TRAINING AT ALL LEVELS A KEY COMPONENT OF ITS RESEARCH PROGRAM. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS IS TO ENCOURAGE THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF AGE RESEARCHERS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE INSTITUTE HAS LAUNCHED THE COUNTRY'S FIRST PHD PROGRAM IN THE BIOLOGY OF AGING. THE INSTITUTE ALSO PARTNERS WITH DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY TO TRAIN MASTERS STUDETNS IN RELEVANT BIOSCIENCES. THE INSTITUTE SPONSORS A SERIES OF INFORMAL (INTRAMURAL) AND FORMAL (EXTRAMURAL) RESEARCH SEMINARS WHICH INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA FOR THE AGING RESEARCH COMMUNITY. THE SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM ALLOWS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH RESEARCHERS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENTERING THE FIELD OF SCIENCE. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS QUARTERLY PUBLIC SEMINARS ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO AGING FOR BAY AREA RESIDENTS. DOCENT-LEAD PUBLIC TOURS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “To increase the healthy, productive years of life through basic biomedical research on aging and age-related diseases.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Buck institute for research on aging is dedicated to improving the health span of individuals.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 8001 REDWOOD BOULEVARD, NOVATO, CA, 94945.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 221 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,774,099.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization pays $17,618,177 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,560,522 in fundraising expenses.