Anne Brunet

Anne Brunet is the Michele and Timothy Barakett professor of genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging at Stanford University.

Brunet is interested in the molecular mechanisms of aging and longevity, with a particular emphasis on the nervous system. Her lab is interested in identifying pathways involved in delaying aging in response to external stimuli such as availability of nutrients and mates. She also seeks to understand the mechanisms that influence the rejuvenation of old stem cells. Finally, her lab has pioneered the naturally short-lived African killifish as a new model to explore the regulation of aging and age-related diseases.

Brunet has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers, reviews and book chapters. Her awards include a Pioneer Award and a Transformative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health director’s fund. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Nice and did postdoctoral research in Michael Greenberg’s lab at Harvard Medical School.