The Common Fund’s Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet) Program was established to comprehensively identify and characterize the differences in senescent cells across the body, across various states of human health, and across the lifespan. SenNet will provide publicly accessible atlases of senescent cells, the differences among them, and the molecules they secrete, using data collected from multiple human and model organism tissues. To identify and characterize these rare cells, SenNet will develop innovative tools and technologies that build upon previous advances in single cell analysis, such as those from the Common Fund’s Human Biomolecular Atlas Program. Lastly, SenNet aims to unite cellular senescence researchers by developing common terms and classifications for senescent cells.
The SenNet Interview Series
The SenNet Interview Series is an anthology of video interviews profiling the researchers contributing to the SenNet Consortium. In these interviews, scientists offer candid insights into their ongoing senescence research, initiatives within the Consortium, and the ways in which SenNet functions as both a community and a resource for senescence researchers across the U.S.
The scientists interviewed discuss their backgrounds and what initially drew them to the field of senescence research. They also share their learned experience for junior investigators and students interested in this field.
All published interviews can be watched here.
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New Members: Please make sure you register for an account on SenNet and direct all questions to help@sennetconsortium.org.
You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
News
NIH Common Fund Funding Opportunity Announcement posted.
Pitt’s high-performance computing upgrade signals accelerated translational research.
Computer hardware gift from Dell enhances SenNet Consortium research infrastructure.
The 2024 scverse Hackathon in Boston, MA is accepting applicants until March 24.
SenNet remembers Dr. Judith Campisi (1949-2024).
The SenNet Spring Meeting site is now live: click to register to attend and book your hotel room.
The 6th release of the Human Reference Atlas (HRA) is now available via https://humanatlas.io/. See details on what data, tools, training materials were updated/added in the Release Notes at https://humanatlas.io/release-
Kaggle Competition Launched: “SenNet + HOA – Hacking the Human Vasculature in 3D”
HTAN Jamboree & HuBMAP Jumpstart Program
Collection of Articles Reports Advances in Building Cellular Organization Maps of the Human Body
NIH launches program to map a rare type of non-dividing cells implicated in human health and disease
Molecular Atlas of Senescent Cells Could Chart Way to Therapies for Age-Related Diseases and Cancer
Pitt teams tapped to develop ‘Google Maps’ of cells important in aging
$125 Million in Grants to Study Cellular Aging to Be Coordinated from Pittsburgh
CMU CompBio Researchers Take Leading Roles in NIH SenNet Program
Buck Institute awarded $12.7 million from NIH to join SenNet, Cellular Senescence Network
$7.5 million to study elusive cell type important in aging, cancer, other diseases
Senescent Cell Tissue Mapping Will Facilitate Study of Aging and Chronic Diseases