Mapping and understanding aging cells in mice
Administrative Core
This study is looking at aging cells in mice to better understand how aging affects our bodies, and the findings could help improve our knowledge of human health as we get older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908549 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Midwest Murine-Tissue Mapping Center, which aims to study senescent cells in mice. The project is led by a team of experts who will coordinate various research activities to enhance the understanding of how aging affects cellular function. By facilitating access to murine tissues and data, the research seeks to develop innovative methods for identifying and characterizing these aging cells, which could provide insights into human aging. The collaboration with other research centers will also help ensure that findings are robust and applicable to human health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are older adults experiencing age-related health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing age-related conditions or are younger than the typical aging population may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for addressing age-related diseases and improving health outcomes in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding cellular senescence and its implications for aging, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bernlohr, David a — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Bernlohr, David a
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.