Promoting and funding research into the biology of ageing so we can all live healthier, longer lives

Welcome to the
British Society for
Research on Aging (BSRA)

History of the BSRA

The BSRA was formed as the ‘Club for Research on Ageing’ by Professor Vladimir Korenchevsky (1880-1959) at some point prior to 1939 and as thus has a valid claim to be the world’s oldest scientific society devoted to research into the biology of ageing.

In 2025, the BSRA is pleased to be hosting its 74th annual scientific meeting on The Biology of Ageing at Manchester Metropolitan University. The conference will take place between the 3rd and 5th September in the brand new Dalton Building, the new home for the Faculty of Science & Engineering.

Membership of the BSRA gives you an immediate link to the biogerontology research community in the UK. Included in your membership fee is a discounted rate of registration for our Annual Scientific Meetings and eligibility to apply for grants to support your work.

Your donation, whatever its size, will help us to maintain the vitality and sustainability of this key area of research. As a result, we will see advances in knowledge of the underlying ageing process as well as all-important improvements in quality of later life.

Recent Updates

BSRA welcomes new Chief Executive Sally Bird

  I was delighted to join the BSRA at the beginning of October as a new Chief Executive for the organisation. I’ll be working in a part-time capacity to help the board of trustees develop their vision for the charity and carry out its objectives, and it’s an exciting opportunity to combine my experience in

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Looking back on BSRA 2024

  In September 2024 gerontologists from around the world made their annual pilgrimage to the BSRA’s 73rd scientific meeting to share the latest in ageing biology, network with colleagues both new and old, occasionally have a good-natured argument over hypotheses, and enjoy the slightly damp weather that Birmingham put on.   As was the case

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What is ageing?

Although ageing is not itself a disease, it carries with it with an increased risk of many life-threatening diseases and shares several biological mechanisms that are important in the development of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia. Thus, if ageing can be delayed it should also be possible to also delay the development of disease, increasing longevity and minimising poor health in old age.

What is our research strategy?

The BSRA is committed to funding, supporting and disseminating high quality research into the biology of ageing. Support is available for active researchers with substantive posts at any UK institution or research institutes which are interested in the biology of ageing and who would normally be eligible for membership of the BSRA.

Why donate?

Your donation will help us continue our work to understand the biology of ageing and to develop knowledge that can support healthier ageing for all.