Clin-STAR Coordinating Center
Funded at American Federation for Aging Research · NIH-11520037 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program to build and connect experts who study aging so they can better care for older adults and advance aging research across medical disciplines.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Federation for Aging Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $556,442 |
| NIH project number | 3U24AG065204-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11520037 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Clinicians, researchers, and trainees pursuing aging-related knowledge who could later translate findings into patient care.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit may be limited for individuals not involved in aging research or training activities during the grant period.
What this research studies
This grant supports creating a centralized, networked platform to organize aging research activities, share knowledge, and foster collaboration among clinician-scientists from different specialties. It also funds mentoring and career development to cultivate leaders in aging research and to encourage cross-discipline programs that address aging-related care. Through structured aims, it aims to accelerate aging research, identify understudied areas, and support high-priority projects across the US. The initiative will facilitate exchange of scientific findings and provide resources to strengthen the aging research workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Potentially faster development of aging-focused clinical practices and research that could improve care for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Prior efforts to connect aging researchers have shown increased collaboration and progression in aging science, though this is a coordination platform rather than a specific treatment trial.
Where this research is happening
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American Federation for Aging Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Der Willik, Odette — American Federation for Aging Research
- Study coordinator: Van Der Willik, Odette
Related research
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (NSC3) Renewal
This NIH grant supports a coordinating center that helps aging research centers work together, share resources, and follow important data policies to advance understanding of aging.
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Creating a national platform to improve care for older adults
This study is working to help more doctors learn how to care for older adults, especially those with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, by training non-specialist doctors and connecting them with mentors and resources to improve care for seniors.
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.