Exploring team science approaches to understand aging.
Official title: RESEARCH AND APPLICATION IN TEAM SCIENCE: A CONSENSUS STUDY - Aging
Funded at National Academy of Sciences · NIH-10945839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about how scientists can work together to better understand aging, and it aims to share helpful ideas that could improve how we manage age-related health issues for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Academy of Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | July 28, 2023 |
| Project end | July 25, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 263201800029I-0-759802300012-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10945839 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults or individuals interested in the science of aging.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in or affected by aging-related issues may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how collaborative efforts in science can enhance our understanding of aging. By bringing together experts from various fields, the project aims to develop a consensus on the best practices and methodologies for studying aging. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this collaborative approach, which could lead to improved strategies for managing age-related conditions. The research will involve discussions, workshops, and consensus-building activities among scientists and stakeholders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for addressing the challenges of aging.
How similar studies have gone: While collaborative approaches in aging research have shown promise, this specific consensus-building method is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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National Academy of Sciences
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spruth, David — National Academy of Sciences
- Study coordinator: Spruth, David
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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.