Funder profile
Calico Center
Focus areas
Fundamental Biology of AgingMechanisms of Longevity and HealthspanTherapeutic Interventions for Age-Related DiseasesAdvanced Omics and Computational Biology in AgingCellular and Molecular Drivers of SenescenceNeurodegeneration and Cognitive Aging ResearchAging ResearchLongevity ScienceGerontologyBiotechnology
Funder intelligence
The CALICO CENTER maintains a consistent, long-term strategic focus on fundamental and translational research into the biology of aging and age-related diseases. Funding is likely directed towards major academic institutions and research organizations globally, prioritizing high-impact, data-driven projects rather than broad community initiatives.
Operates primarily through invitation-only collaborations or highly targeted solicitations, with unsolicited proposals rarely considered. A strong emphasis is placed on direct engagement with leading researchers in specific, high-priority areas.