Dr. Asya Martirosyan

Am I disturbing some sort of ritual?

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@MaxUnfried @amos_schorr Indeed, it is quite common. But in the European system the PI factor comes later. First, PhDs apply for specific grad schools (aging in this case) and later face the reality. But even in the first step, candidates end up applying without prior motivation for aging science.

@AsyaScienceAge @amos_schorr The thing is - it’s not even young PhD researchers. Most senior researchers in research institutions that supposedly work on aging biology, actually do not even work on aging. If the group leaders don’t care too much about aging - how can they attract students who would?

Unpopular opinion - It’s hard to find a cancer biologist who doesn’t believe their work can lead to a solution for cancer—clear goal. Yet, I’ve spoken to young PhD students in aging research who don’t even believe we can significantly improve lifespan, let alone tackle aging.

@DomenicoFraia First year PhDs have to have a motivation for bigger picture when starting their science career, otherwise I have no clue how they get motivated to wake up each day and go to lab, work for 13+ hour doing repetitive experiments and still be excited about science.

@AsyaScienceAge From my point of view needs tk be distinguished between, realistic hypothesis and unmotivated claim. We will understand aging? Yes, for sure. We will find a cure in the next 5/10 years? I don't think so !😁Let alone to consider some important implication for society on this topic

@DomenicoFraia I feel like sometimes risky hypothesis/projects backed with huge motivation in science drive bigger innovation, than having a solid hypothesis but no aspiration for bigger picture.

@MaxUnfried @amos_schorr I agree Max. We need highly motivated individuals especially in research institutions focusing on aging. With a much clearer goal than “researching anything that might be connected to aging by the end of PhD thesis”

100% that aspiration and ambition are the driving force. I still think as a young scientist studying aging one is the contrarian when one talks to senior scientists outside of aging biology. And given academia’s hierarchy this leaves an imprint that might kill aspirations. The good thing is that if most people don’t think it can’t be done there is a lot of territory to be explored.

@MariaErmolaev13 I wander what can be done? 1. Filter only adventurous and motivated students? 2. Perpetuate curiosity and interest towards the topic during the studies?

@AsyaScienceAge Like you said previously: cancer field is there for ages and its easier to navigate. Plus we already have positive examples of treatment. Aging needs adventurous people that are not afraid of failure and the unknown. Some students don't realise the full challenge when they start

@MariaErmolaev13 Exactly! That was my main frustration Maria. Hence, the comparison with cancer researchers, where they have clear idea, goal, aspiration.

@AsyaScienceAge It's sounds like these students landed in the wrong place:) I can't even imagine why someone would like to work on something they don't even believe will go anywhere.

@amos_schorr We know a lot more about aging and the science is progressing. Once cancer research was also a “black box”. The skepticism indeed is a big part of research but so is ambition. Starting research without aspirations, can and will limit the progress before it even begins.

@AsyaScienceAge Is that unreasonable? We sort of understand cancer. But we don’t know what aging is yet. So it seems unscientific to form a belief that we can do a whole lots about it.

Day 4 of #ARDD2024, and my mind's buzzing from all the groundbreaking science we've covered! From dietary mimetics to drug repurposing, it's been amazing. But here's the twist: what if you could enhance health without diets, drugs, or effort? (You can!) Come check out poster 107!

Indeed, it is so unfortunate we couldn’t have a small reunion here at #ARDD2024 Maria. I will be there and would be happy to answer any questions on how to replace diet with light 🎉 find me at poster number 107 on Thursday poster session or around the conference!

I and Pablo (new postdoc in our lab) created thinking periods in between work (3.5 minutes) where we hypothesise how to solve aging and the sand-clock is the allegory we start with. Super stimulating discussions already!

One of the perks of multicultural lab environments is to “push” Spaniard colleagues to bring my favourite pipas every time they go home ❤️

@schumacherbj It will be fun to have a scientific pilgrimage to Santiago ahead of the conference ☺️ there is a nice route from Porto!

Looking forward to meeting the Spanish senescence community

@longevi_tea They shout “Germany is for Germans, immigrants out”. This chanting became viral after bunch of rich Germans were singing it in the German island of Sylt and showing Nazi symbols (video became viral recently).

@AsyaScienceAge What are they doing?

Following the #sylt scandal… The video was taken few minutes ago from my apartment balcony in Cologne. I have lived in Germany for almost 8 years. Tonight first time ever I felt so unsafe. The hatred and ignorance have no place in any society. #staysafe

From today on this picture will be associated with only joy and smile. Thanks for that @cordeiro ☺️

Thankfully there is soon to be non invasive, non diet and non pharma intervention for metabolic improvement and weight loss! Stay tuned!

Absolutely thrilled to be part of the birthday of an amazing woman turning 100. It’s an absolute bliss to see someone so energetic and turning 100. Longevity is possible, let’s work for it and aim towards living even longer!