Research pillars

The Healthy Lifespan Institute at the University of Sheffield is unique for its focus on delaying and preventing age-related multimorbidity and frailty across the life course, combining a wide range of research, from medical to social science, to produce new products, practices and policies.

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Mechanisms of ageing and disease

We're advancing knowledge of the biological pathways driving age-related diseases.

Mechanisms of ageing and disease research

Healthy lifespan hiking

Intervention

We're identifying and developing new policies, practices and products for intervention at all stages of the life course.

Intervention research

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Knowledge exchange

We work with stakeholders to exchange knowledge and make a difference in people’s lives.

Knowledge exchange research