Caenorhabditis aging research data hub for longevity interventions
Official title: Caenorhabditis Testing Program Data Coordinating Center
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11378171 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A NIH-supported program coordinates testing of aging interventions in a nematode model to identify ideas that could help humans stay healthier as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | April 5, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $290,301 |
| NIH project number | 5U24AG056052-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378171 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (65+) and others interested in aging health research may benefit from advances that come from this work.
✕Less likely to help
People without aging-related health concerns or those not participating in future clinical translation may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project coordinates data and operations for testing compounds that may extend healthy aging in Caenorhabditis nematodes, using diverse natural variants to reflect human genetic diversity. It aims to streamline collaboration among three labs, coordinating tests and data to understand which interventions may promote longevity and healthspan. While focused on worm biology, the work is positioned to inform preclinical and clinical research on aging-related health, cognition, and disease risk in people.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could guide development of interventions that improve health and resilience during aging in humans.
How similar studies have gone: Prior aging research in simple models has identified interventions that extend healthspan, with growing translation toward human aging.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phillips, Patrick C. — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Phillips, Patrick C.
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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.