KDARC: Building a research backbone to study aging and kidney disease
Official title: Kidney Disease Aging Research Collaborative (KDARC) Research Infrastructure to Advance the Science of Geriatric Nephrology
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11537509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at creating a dedicated infrastructure to advance aging-related kidney disease research so clinicians can better care for older adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $827,199 |
| NIH project number | 4R33AG086824-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11537509 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (65+) with kidney disease or aging-related kidney concerns who could participate in future studies or benefit from age-focused nephrology research.
✕Less likely to help
This infrastructure project does not involve direct patient enrollment but aims to improve future patient-centered nephrology research.
What this research studies
KDARC will establish collaborative infrastructure to advance aging research in nephrology, focusing on older adults with kidney disease who often face frailty and cognitive challenges. The project will tackle organizational, data, and workforce barriers that have limited geriatric nephrology studies. By enabling interinstitutional collaboration and providing access to aging-related tools and data, KDARC aims to accelerate discovery and translation into care. The effort emphasizes supporting faculty new to aging research and fostering sustainable, high-impact studies in geriatric nephrology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients 65 and older with kidney disease could benefit from more tailored, evidence-based care informed by aging-focused research.
How similar studies have gone: There are far more general nephrology publications than geriatric nephrology studies, highlighting the novelty and potential impact of this infrastructure.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcadams Demarco, Mara a. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Mcadams Demarco, Mara a.
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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.