A program to support research on aging and health disparities.
Longevity, Equity, and Aging Research Network (L.E.A.R.N.) Consortium Analysis Core
This study is helping new scientists from different backgrounds learn how to better understand and improve health for older adults, especially those facing health challenges, so that they can create more effective treatments and support for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912800 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on enhancing the skills of emerging scientists from diverse backgrounds in the field of aging and health disparities. It provides training in biostatistics, epidemiology, and innovative research methodologies, including digital health and precision medicine. By fostering collaboration among researchers, the program aims to improve the understanding of how biological, social, and cultural factors affect health outcomes in older adults. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this research, which could lead to more effective interventions and treatments tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include older adults from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds experiencing health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or do not experience health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and tailored interventions for older adults facing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar collaborative and training approaches to address health disparities in aging populations.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zou, James — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Zou, James
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 below.