Dog Aging Project Administrative Core supports a large long-term aging study in dogs
Official title: Core A: Administrative Core
Funded at Tufts University Boston · NIH-11420288 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A big, ongoing study in dogs aims to understand aging by collecting data and samples from tens of thousands of pet dogs to improve health in aging dogs and potentially humans.
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) | $1,070,288 |
| NIH project number | 1U19AG092282-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420288 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are dog owners whose pets participate in the Dog Aging Project and are willing to contribute data and samples over time.
✕Less likely to help
Owners not enrolled in the Dog Aging Project or those who prefer not to share data or samples would not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates the whole project, handling budget, logistics, and communication to keep the Dog Aging Project running smoothly. It builds and maintains teams, boards, and systems that guide scientific priorities and ensure animal welfare. The project collects data and samples from many dogs across the country to study aging in a real-world, companion-animal setting. This core connects researchers across institutions and manages partnerships to advance our understanding of aging in dogs. The grant supports leadership, governance, and operational oversight to keep this large, multi-site effort running effectively over several years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could yield insights into aging that inform ways to improve healthspan for dogs and may offer translational clues relevant to human aging.
How similar studies have gone: The Dog Aging Project builds on prior longitudinal efforts in companion animals and has demonstrated feasibility in large-scale, long-term data collection.
Where this research is happening
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Tufts University Boston
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Promislow, Daniel Edward — Tufts University Boston
- Study coordinator: Promislow, Daniel Edward
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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.