ISB News

Systems Biology of Aging Virtual Workshop

A key question in the aging research field field is how to effectively integrate and utilize the wealth of omics data to advance our understanding of aging processes and potentially inform interventions. In May 2024, ISB hosted a virtual workshop in that provided practical tools for performing multi-omic systems biology analyses. 

Beyond the Scale: How Multiomics and Biological BMI Can Help Achieve Optimal Health

ISB researchers have constructed a biological BMI that provides a more accurate representation of metabolic health and is more varied, informative and actionable than the long-used classical BMI. ISB Senior Research Scientist Dr. Noa Rappaport discussed biological BMI in a Research Roundtable presentation. 

Building a Better BMI

ISB researchers have constructed biological body mass index (BMI) measures that offer a more accurate representation of metabolic health and are more varied, informative and actionable than the traditional, long-used BMI equation. The work was published in the journal Nature Medicine.