A regional hub to advance aging biology research in Houston
Official title: Establishing Houston as a regional hub for Biology of Aging research
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11452105 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A career-focused NIH grant aims to grow aging biology research in Houston by building collaborations, training, and shared resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $162,000 |
| NIH project number | 1K07AG097560-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11452105 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to direct patient participation; focuses on researchers and institutions building capacity in aging biology that could eventually translate to patient benefits.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation in the grant activities.
What this research studies
This grant supports a leadership program to strengthen the regional infrastructure for biology of aging in Houston and Southeast Texas. It focuses on expanding collaboration among local universities and medical centers, building training pipelines, and providing shared resources to sustain aging research. The effort includes organizing a regional aging-focused symposium, expanding seminar series, and coordinating with multiple institutions to create a more robust aging research community. The plan also includes an evaluation framework to measure engagement, collaborations, and future funding opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from faster advances in aging research and related therapies through a stronger regional research network.
How similar studies have gone: Regional aging research collaborations and training programs have previously strengthened research output and collaborations in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pickering, Andrew Michael — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Pickering, Andrew Michael
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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.