معرفی
Waylon J. Hastings is an Assistant Professor at the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, with a focus on aging research and telomere biology. He holds advanced degrees in Biobehavioral Health & Bioethics (PhD, Penn State) and Educational Administration (MS, Texas A&M). His research spans three areas: optimizing biological aging metrics, bench science in telomere measurement, and translating animal model insights to human studies.
Education:
- B.S. Biochemistry & Genetics, Texas A&M University (2013)
- B.A. Mathematics, Texas A&M University (2013)
- M.S. Educational Administration, Texas A&M University (2015)
- Ph.D. Biobehavioral Health & Bioethics, Pennsylvania State University (2020)
Research Interests:
- Multi-dimensional aging metrics validation using cohort studies
- Telomere measurement precision and methodological rigor
- Metabolomics and caloric restriction interventions
- Impact of life course risk factors (e.g., food insecurity, reproduction costs)
Awards:
- Neahous-Shepardson Faculty Development Scholarship (2024)
- Butler-Williams Scholar (2021)
Grants & Collaborations:
- Partnerships with the CALERIE™ Clinical Trial
- Member of the Telomere Research Network
- Collaborations with the COMETS metabolomics consortium
Labs & Teams: Active in Texas A&M AgriLife Research programs and maintains a lab focused on telomere biology and aging biomarkers.
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