"The science of has advanced dramatically. As recently as 20 years ago, theories of the were just beginning to emerge and were largely theoretical. ... In the last 2 decades, advances in genetics and have led to extraordinary new understandings in how cells age, how programs cells to die, and how plays a role in the lifespan of organisms. ... The dual challenges for the 21st century are to link progress in basic science and clinical research to effective clinical care, and to create a health care system with properly trained physicians to provide evidence-based care for the growing numbers of older people."
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Women academics from the United StatesUniversity of Chicago alumniWomen physicians from the United StatesMembers of the National Academy of Medicine
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Christine K. Cassel
(born September 14, 1945) is an American physician, author, medical ethicist, and professor of . She was elected in 1992 a Member of the (NAM) and in 1996 became the first women president of the (ACP).
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