Creating and caring for a diverse group of older mice.
Official title: DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A MULTIGENOTYPIC AGED MOUSE COLONY
Funded at Charles River Laboratories Intntl, INC. · NIH-11217575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at older mice with different genes to learn more about aging and how it affects health, which could help improve treatments for age-related health problems in people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Charles River Laboratories Intntl, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $6,738,555 |
| NIH project number | 75N95022D00018-0-759502400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11217575 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals interested in age-related health issues or those with conditions that affect older adults.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not elderly or do not have age-related health concerns may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and maintaining a colony of aged mice with various genetic backgrounds. By studying these mice, researchers aim to better understand the aging process and its effects on health. The methodology involves careful breeding and monitoring of the mice to ensure they represent different genetic variations, which can provide insights into age-related diseases and conditions. Patients may benefit from the findings as they could lead to improved treatments and interventions for age-related health issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of aging and lead to better health outcomes for elderly patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research involving aged mouse models has shown success in understanding aging and developing treatments, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Where this research is happening
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Charles River Laboratories Intntl, INC.
Wilmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Escobar Urias, Sergio — Charles River Laboratories Intntl, INC.
- Study coordinator: Escobar Urias, Sergio
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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.