Exploring How Stem Cells Change as We Age
Molecular Regulation of Stem Cell Aging
This work uses advanced tools to look closely at individual cells in different body tissues to understand how they change and age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11103163 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our bodies are made of many different cells, and how these cells change over time plays a big role in aging. This project uses special imaging and analysis tools to examine individual cells in great detail, looking at how they function and what makes them age. By studying cells from various tissues like blood, brain, and muscle, we hope to build detailed maps of how healthy and aging cells differ. This deeper understanding could help us learn more about the aging process itself.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project does not directly recruit patients, but its findings could benefit individuals interested in the biology of aging and age-related health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in the fundamental biological mechanisms of aging or those seeking immediate clinical treatments may not directly benefit from this foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide fundamental insights into the cellular processes of aging, potentially leading to new ways to promote healthy aging or address age-related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: The advanced single-cell analysis technologies used in this project have been developed and successfully applied by the research team in previous work, making this a well-established technical approach to a complex biological question.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bendall, Sean Curtis — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Bendall, Sean Curtis
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.