Improving research support for studies on aging and health.
Data Core RC2
This study is all about helping researchers who want to learn more about aging and health in older adults by giving them the tools and support they need to gather and analyze important data, so they can better understand how to keep seniors healthy and independent.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900732 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the productivity of scientific investigations related to aging and health by providing access to expertise and services in study design, data management, and analysis. It aims to support projects that investigate the health and independence of older adults through a centralized data resource core. The initiative includes individualized services and organized learning opportunities, as well as the management of a cross-study database with standardized measures. By facilitating data-related support for pilot studies, the project seeks to link biomarker data with physical function and frailty measures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who may benefit from studies focused on aging, health, and physical function.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the older population or those not involved in related studies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and independence for older adults through better-informed studies and interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research initiatives have shown success in enhancing scientific productivity and improving health outcomes for older populations.
Where this research is happening
Farmington, United States
- University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt — Farmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fortinsky, Richard H — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Fortinsky, Richard H
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.