Health and aging in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adults 65 and older
Multi-ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC): Expanding Recruitment to Adults Aged 65 and Older
This project will follow Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adults aged 65 and older to see how health, culture, and social factors relate to aging, memory, and heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11248248 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would join an expanded MOSAAIC group that follows people over time to track physical health, thinking and memory, and chronic conditions. The project will enroll older AsA and NHPI adults at five clinical and community field centers across the U.S. and collect questionnaires on culture, diet, and social needs, perform physical and cognitive tests, and store biological samples in a biorepository. Data will be combined with existing MOSAAIC participants to improve understanding of aging patterns in these understudied communities. This is an observational program, not a drug or treatment trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 65 or older who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander and who can attend visits at one of the participating U.S. field centers.
Not a fit: People under 65, those who do not identify as AsA or NHPI, or those seeking an active medical treatment are unlikely to receive direct clinical benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could inform culturally tailored prevention and care strategies for heart disease, dementia, and healthy aging in AsA and NHPI older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Large long-term cohort studies have helped identify risk factors for dementia and heart disease, but few have focused on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups, so this approach uses proven methods while filling a major representation gap.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Garnet L. — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Garnet L.
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.