Longevity Consortium exploring aging and brain diseases with big data and diverse studies
Official title: Longevity Consortium
Funded at Translational Genomics Research Inst · NIH-11399313 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program brings together many researchers to study aging, longevity, and Alzheimer’s-related conditions using diverse data sources and cross-study insights.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Translational Genomics Research Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2004 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $8,901,377 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG023122-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399313 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults at risk for or living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and populations represented in diverse human studies.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not experience direct personal benefits if the research findings apply at the population level rather than to an individual.
What this research studies
This grant coordinates multiple projects to understand aging and Alzheimer’s-related diseases through integrated analyses of human data, cell models, and cross-species comparisons. It emphasizes combining findings from different study designs to validate potential longevity-promoting targets and biomarkers. An Integrated Analysis Core will synthesize results across projects to create a more comprehensive view of aging, ADRD, and potential interventions. The work is designed to build a long-term, collaborative data-sharing infrastructure to inform future patient-focused research and therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could identify robust biomarkers and targets that inform prevention or treatment strategies for aging and Alzheimer’s-related diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous integrative analyses across models and human studies have yielded valuable insights, but this program aims to significantly advance by linking diverse data sources.
Where this research is happening
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Translational Genomics Research Inst
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schork, Nicholas Joseph — Translational Genomics Research Inst
- Study coordinator: Schork, Nicholas Joseph
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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.