Ageing Research Group

Overview

We aim to contribute significantly to the understanding of ageing-related processes and their implications on health, longevity, and well-being. A major component of our work involves the collection and analysis of data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge research, collaborate with leading institutions, and leverage existing datasets to generate insights into the ageing process and its associated factors. We strive to translate research findings into actionable strategies for promoting a better later life.

Studies

• ELSA
• ELSA-HCAP
• Gateway to Global Aging Data

Academic team members

• Professor Paola Zaninotto, Director
• Professor Andrew Steptoe, Deputy Director
• Dr Giorgio Di Gessa

Research team members

• Dr Shaun Scholes
• Dr Brian Beach
• Dr Jessica Gong
• Dr Darina Peycheva
• Dr Stephen Jivraj
• Dr Mikaela Bloomberg
• Dr Sarah Assaad
• Ms Yaqing Gao
• Ms Jiayu Liu

Support team members

• Kate Coughlin ELSA Programme Manager
• Najma Hussain ELSA Administrator

Research themes

• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Wellbeing and Healthy Ageing
• Environmental Health
• Genetics and Proteomics
• Lifestyle Factors
• Paid and unpaid caregiving
• Work and retirement
• Cross-national research

PhD students

• Jessica Kurland
• Natalie Miller