The Longer Life Foundation
Our Mission
The Longer Life Foundation’s mission is to fund and support the study of factors that either predict the mortality and morbidity of select populations or influence improvements in longevity, health, and wellness.
What Have We Achieved?
Since LLF’s founding in 1998, U.S. $9.2 million has been granted, supporting more than 155 groundbreaking research projects
Washington University in St. Louis researchers: The application submission period for LLF’s 2024-2025 grant year is now closed. Please check back in January 2025 for the Call for Applications document for the 2025-26 grant year.
Washington University in St. Louis researchers: The application submission period for LLF’s 2024-2025 grant year is now closed. Please check back in January 2025 for the Call for Applications document for the 2025-26 grant year.
How We Do It
Our grants provide the means for researchers at early stages in their careers to sow the seedlings of their ideas
Initial Investment
Scientific investigations, like seedlings, flourish best when planted in rich soil. Our grants help novel ideas take root.
Research
LLF grants fund researcher time, lab equipment and supplies, and more, providing a solid framework for researchers to pursue their work.
Results
The groundbreaking discoveries from LLF-funded investigations already have and will continue to yield longer, healthier lives.
Meet the Investigators
Our Latest Research
The Longer Life Foundation has supported hundreds of academicians and scientists now engaged in important research into longevity and health.
AWARDED: 2023
Pathogenesis and Outcomes of Invasive S. Aureus Infections
Laura Marks M.D., Ph.D
Investigation Year: 2 of 2
AWARDED: 2023
Peroxisomal Fatty Acid Metabolism and Kidney Aging
Leslie Gewin, M.D.
Investigation Year: 1
AWARDED: 2023
Long Non-Coding RNAs as Biomarkers for Multiple Myeloma Progression
Jessica Silva-Fisher, Ph.D.
Investigation Year: 2 of 2
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Investigations funded by LLF have resulted in more than 150 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Celebrating 25 Years
In 1998, the concept of an academic institution collaborating with the life and health insurance industry was completely novel. In the quarter century since the Longer Life Foundation’s launch, this remarkable foundation has grown and flourished by funding and supporting early-stage research capabilities and giving the life insurance industry a dedicated window into some of the most innovative discoveries on medical conditions and public health issues affecting mortality and morbidity. We look forward to continuing this important work for many years to come.
The Longer Life Newsletter: September Issue
September 2024
Dr. Preeti Dalawari, who is currently our Deputy Managing Director, will become the new Managing Director …
From the Newsroom
Research to help people live longer, healthier lives – a collaboration between RGA and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
