SysAge

SysAge is a collaborative research project aimed at advancing the University of Tartu’s expertise in immunology and healthy ageing. This will be achieved through partnerships with leading institutions in the field, like Institut Pasteur and the University of Copenhagen.  

Why is it important to study Ageing?

Ageing is natural process that brings about numerous life-induced changes, including molecular and cellular damage. These changes affect various systems in the body, particularly the immune system.  As people age, their immune function declines through a process known as immunosenescence. This decline leads to several significant consequences, such as increased vulnerability to infections, weaker responses to vaccines, higher rates of inflammatory diseases, and a reduced ability to combat cancer. This decline of healthy immune responses significantly affects the quality of life in older age. 

Currently, age-related decline of the immune function is largely considered inevitable, ongoing research is beginning to unravel the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind this process. Research that focuses on finding ways to mitigate the decline of immune responses in older individuals will have a significant impact on public health and alleviate the burden on healthcare systems. 


Contact us: project.sysage@gmail.com

Funded by the European Union through HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions under grant agreement Nr: 101159920

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