Causes, Consequences, and Modifiers of Aging Differences in a Primate Model
Official title: U19: Causes, Consequences, and Modifiers of Heterogeneity in Aging in a Naturalistic Nonhuman Primate Model
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11435940 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large NIH grant studies why aging varies between individuals using a natural primate population to understand how aging affects multiple body systems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $7,287,697 |
| NIH project number | 1U19AG092410-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435940 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for direct patient participation in this non-human primate study (research is conducted in animals).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient enrollment is required or involved in this primate-based aging study.
What this research studies
This project follows a long-running population of wild rhesus macaques to explore why people age differently. Researchers will collect and analyze data across tissues and life stages to map patterns of aging in physiology, cognition, behavior, and immunity. The study uses a naturalistic setting to link environmental factors and biology to aging outcomes that may translate to human health. It is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary effort conducted at Arizona State University with access to rich longitudinal observations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Insights into why aging differs among people could inform personalized strategies to maintain health as we age.
How similar studies have gone: Prior primate aging research has yielded valuable translational clues, though this project aims to expand understanding with a multi-tissue, longitudinal approach.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Snyder-Mackler, Noah — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Snyder-Mackler, Noah
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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.