Creating networks to study healthy aging behaviors
Innovative Network
This study is all about bringing people together to learn more about what helps us age healthily, and it’s designed for researchers and anyone interested in understanding how to live better as we get older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877927 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish innovative networks focused on understanding healthy aging behaviors through longitudinal studies. It will involve organizing workshops and webinars, collaborating on pilot projects, and standardizing data collection methods across various studies. The initiative also seeks to support underrepresented researchers and provide them with resources to enhance their work in the field of aging. By fostering collaboration and sharing data, the project hopes to improve the overall understanding of factors that contribute to healthy aging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, particularly those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds, who are interested in healthy aging.
Not a fit: Patients who are not elderly or do not have an interest in aging-related health behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies and interventions for promoting healthy aging in diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in collaborative networks focusing on aging, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meltzer, David O — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Meltzer, David O
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 below.