Exploring aging and career opportunities in health sciences
Official title: Aging Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-10953471 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn how to improve health as we get older, while also giving them hands-on experience in different careers related to health and technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $270,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25AG088289-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953471 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in aging, particularly those affected by musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis or osteoporosis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing aging-related conditions or are not interested in the scientific and entrepreneurial aspects of aging research may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of aging and developing strategies to improve healthy living as we age. It aims to provide training for scientists in aging research while exposing them to various career paths in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Participants will gain practical experience in translational research, which is essential for applying scientific findings to real-world health challenges. The program seeks to enhance the impact of aging research on society by diversifying career opportunities for trainees.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for the elderly by fostering innovative solutions to aging-related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully integrated aging research with entrepreneurial training, indicating a promising approach to enhancing the impact of scientific discoveries.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Freedman, Benjamin Ross — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Freedman, Benjamin Ross
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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.