Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (NSC3) Renewal
Official title: Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center
Funded at American Federation for Aging Research · NIH-11353952 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant supports a coordinating center that helps aging research centers work together, share resources, and follow important data policies to advance understanding of aging.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Federation for Aging Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,139,387 |
| NIH project number | 5U24AG056053-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11353952 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-facing clinical trial; outcomes may indirectly benefit people by advancing aging research.
✕Less likely to help
Active participation by patients is unlikely since this is a coordinating center rather than a treatment study.
What this research studies
The NSC3 Coordinating Center will enhance collaboration among Nathan Shock Centers and with NIH staff, streamline data sharing and policy compliance, and improve training and career development in aging research. It will maintain a system for tracking pilot projects, publications, and program activities, and organize an annual two-day NSC meeting to foster collaboration. The center reorganizes to handle expanded responsibilities and clearer lines of accountability, ensuring efficient coordination across institutions and researchers working on aging biology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the grant could speed discoveries in aging biology by boosting cross-center collaboration and efficient use of data and resources.
How similar studies have gone: Past NSC activities have improved collaboration and information sharing, with ongoing benefits to aging research communities.
Where this research is happening
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American Federation for Aging Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Der Willik, Odette — American Federation for Aging Research
- Study coordinator: Van Der Willik, Odette
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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.