HaMR Core for Arctic Health and Metabolism
Official title: HaMR Core
Funded at University of Alaska Fairbanks · NIH-11336134 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A HaMR Core helps Alaska researchers grow into independent funding to tackle aging and metabolic health using unique Arctic biology and clinical insights.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alaska Fairbanks NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairbanks, United States) |
| Project start | July 16, 2019 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $434,882 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM130443-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336134 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Alaskan adults and older adults interested in participating in future translational research or benefiting from improved aging-health strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly involved in aging-related health research or who do not live in Alaska may not directly benefit from this core.
What this research studies
This program supports Alaska researchers as they transition from COBRE funding to independent grants, with a focus on aging-related health concerns like frailty and dementia. It leverages Arctic biology and models such as hibernating mammals and sled dogs to spark new ideas and therapies. The core provides targeted training, pilot opportunities, and ongoing mentorship to accelerate discovery and publication, all within a statewide network. The aim is to build a sustainable research community that translates Arctic health findings into real-world benefits for Alaskan patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients may see faster development of therapies and approaches to age-related conditions inspired by Arctic biology.
How similar studies have gone: Past COBRE-to-R-series transitions have supported successful grant awards and publication momentum in biomedical fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murphy, Carl — University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Study coordinator: Murphy, Carl
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.