Exploring human performance and aging at a major conference
Official title: From Human Performance to Precision Health in an Aging World: Noll Lab at 50
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11000443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a big conference at Penn State University where experts will share the latest research on how exercise affects our health as we get older, and it's for anyone interested in staying healthy and active as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | November 15, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $46,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AG089977-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000443 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include older adults interested in exercise and health, as well as researchers and healthcare professionals focused on aging.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute health conditions unrelated to aging or exercise may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing a significant conference focused on human performance and aging, hosted at Penn State University. The event will bring together leading researchers to discuss the latest findings in exercise physiology and its impact on aging. Attendees will participate in presentations and discussions about various topics, including the effects of aging on cardiovascular health and the role of physical activity in maintaining health as we age. This conference aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of integrative physiology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and strategies for enhancing health and performance in aging populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research in this area have successfully advanced knowledge and practices related to aging and exercise physiology.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Proctor, David N — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Proctor, David N
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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.