Discovering Ways to Extend Healthy Lifespan
Interventions Testing Program at UM
This research looks for new ways to help people live longer, healthier lives by testing potential anti-aging treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099799 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our bodies change as we get older, and this research aims to understand how to slow down or prevent those changes. Scientists are carefully testing different substances in mice to see if they can extend their healthy lifespan. The hope is that what we learn from these studies could eventually lead to new treatments that help people stay healthier for longer as they age. This work is done in a very standardized way across multiple research sites to ensure reliable results.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research is for anyone interested in the future of anti-aging medicine and extending healthy human lifespan.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment for existing conditions would not directly benefit from this early-stage research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new medications or strategies that help people live longer, healthier lives and prevent age-related diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Several agents, including rapamycin and acarbose, have already shown significant effects on longevity in mice in this program.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Richard a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Miller, Richard a
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.