Mina Sedrak

Associate professor and director of the Cancer and Aging Program at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, focusing on mechanisms of cancer treatment–induced accelerated aging and translational therapies for older adults and survivors.

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Sep 18, 2025 • 18min

Cancer and Aging: Researching the Path to Longer, More Vibrant Lives

Dr. Mina Sedrak, an associate professor and director of the Cancer and Aging Program at UCLA, shares his insights on the intersection of cancer treatment and aging. He discusses the shift from chronological age to functional assessments in geriatric oncology. Sedrak also highlights an AI platform for improving patient assessments and innovative technologies for tracking health in real-time. He delves into cellular senescence and its implications for reversing frailty, emphasizing the potential of targeting biological aging to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors.

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