Aric Rogers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2005
- M.S., Penn State, Meteorology, 1997
- B.S., University of Washington, Atmospheric Science, 1995
Our lab uses the small roundworm C. elegans to study how gene expression is remodeled under conditions that extend lifespan, particularly at points of regulation that occur after transcription. Genetic variations and environmental conditions that result in lifespan extension are also associated with delaying the onset of age-related diseases including diabetes, cancer, and neurodegeneration. The goal of our lab is to understand how life-extending interventions work across different species and apply what is learned to extend human health and longevity.
'Can We Slow the Aging Process?’ to Be Topic of MDI Science Café
Press Release · July 26, 2017
Living Long and Living Well: is it Possible to Do Both?
Regenerative Medicine Network · June 8, 2017
Living Long and Living Well: Is It Possible to Do Both?
Press Release · June 5, 2017
MDI Biological Laboratory's Maine Center for Biomedical Innovation Inspires Undergrads
Mount Desert Islander · April 3, 2017
Introduction to the MDI Biological Laboratory’s Center for Science Entrepreneurship
Regenerative Medicine Network · March 7, 2017
Prolonging Your Healthy Years: An Interview With Aric Rogers, Ph.D.
Breaking Through · March 3, 2017
Prolonging Your Healthy Years
Regenerative Medicine Network · March 3, 2017
Maine Scientist Makes Anti-Aging Discovery
WLBZ2 TV · March 2, 2017
Can a Really Strict Diet Prolong Your ‘Health Span’?
Bangor Daily News · February 27, 2017
MDI Biological Laboratory Breakthrough Roundworm Research
ABC7/Fox 22 · February 23, 2017
Research at MDI Biological Laboratory Sheds Light on Mechanisms Underlying Aging
Regenerative Medicine Network · February 16, 2017
Research at MDI Biological Laboratory Sheds Light on Mechanisms Underlying Aging
Bioengineer.org · February 16, 2017
MDI Biological Laboratory Research Uncovers Mystery of Why Diet Can Prolong Lifespan
Mainebiz · January 25, 2017
Research at MDI Biological Laboratory Sheds Light on Mechanisms Underlying Aging
Press Release · December 20, 2016
Eat Less, Live Longer
WABI TV5/The CW · November 3, 2016
MDI Bio Lab Inspires Art for a Visceral Experience of Science
Mainebiz · July 25, 2016
Live Long, Live Healthy, Live to 150? Scientists on MDI Say It Can Be Done.
Bangor Daily News · July 12, 2016
Living to Be 150
MPBN · June 30, 2016
MDI Biological Laboratory to Offer New Signature Course on Aging
Press Release · May 23, 2016
MDI Bio Lab Awarded $20K for Aging Research Program
Mainebiz · April 26, 2016
Scientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory Are Unlocking the Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease
Press Release · April 21, 2016
MDI Biological Laboratory Awarded Grant from Glenn Foundation to Study Aging
Press Release · April 20, 2016
MDI Researcher Looks to Roundworms to Unlock Secrets of Human Longevity
MPBN · March 25, 2016
International Team at the MDI Biological Lab Is Deciphering the Aging Code
Press Release · March 21, 2016
Going the Distance Against Parkinson's Disease
Press Release · October 27, 2015
MDI Biological Laboratory Scientist Receives Prestigious Award to Study Aging
Press Release · September 6, 2013
Reducing translation through eIF4G/IFG-1 improves survival under ER stress that depends on heat shock factor HSF-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans. Howard AC, Rollins J, Snow S, Castor S, Rogers AN. Aging Cell. 2016 Aug 18
mTORC1/C2 and pan-HDAC inhibitors synergistically impair breast cancer growth by convergent AKT and polysome inhibiting mechanisms. Wilson-Edell KA, Yevtushenko MA, Rothschild DE, Rogers AN, Benz CC – Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2014 Feb 22.