Data Core for Dog Aging Project data hub
Official title: Core B: Data Core
Funded at Tufts University Boston · NIH-11420289 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large data hub is being built to securely collect, organize, and share health, environmental, and genetic information from tens of thousands of aging dogs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tufts University Boston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,085,663 |
| NIH project number | 1U19AG092282-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420289 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are aging dogs whose owners participate in the Dog Aging Project and consent to data sharing and analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Some dogs or owners may opt out of data sharing or not benefit directly from research findings.
What this research studies
This project creates an IT infrastructure to capture and curate long-term data from dog owners, clinical labs, and genetic studies. It will make raw data, reports, and analytic tools accessible to researchers, with strong data management and security. Advanced AI and NLP will help extract insights from veterinary records and unstructured information to support future health research in dogs and potentially translational studies for human aging.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the data hub could accelerate discoveries in aging, canine health, and environmental influences that may inform human aging research and veterinary care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar large-scale canine aging studies have shown meaningful insights when data are well curated and accessible.
Where this research is happening
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Tufts University Boston
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunbar, Matthew D — Tufts University Boston
- Study coordinator: Dunbar, Matthew D
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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.