A center focused on improving health and longevity in aging populations.
Official title: Center for Translational Research on Aging
Funded at Kuakini Medical Center · NIH-10690708 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special center in Hawaii where researchers will work together to find new ways to help older adults live healthier lives by tackling common age-related diseases like heart problems, cancer, and dementia, so that everyone can enjoy a better quality of life as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kuakini Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,333,167 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125526-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10690708 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include older adults experiencing age-related health issues, such as cardiovascular diseases or cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not elderly or do not have age-related diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a multidisciplinary center dedicated to translational research on aging, leveraging collaboration among junior investigators from various institutions in Hawaii. The center will focus on enhancing the healthspan of individuals by addressing major age-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and dementia. Through innovative research and a vast biorepository, the project seeks to develop effective interventions that can improve the quality of life for older adults. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatment and prevention strategies tailored to aging populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and longevity of older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in aging and healthspan improvement has shown promising results, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willcox, Bradley John — Kuakini Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Willcox, Bradley John
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.