Reproductive events, menopause, and aging in Latina women
Official title: Reproductive events, menopause and biological aging among Latina women
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11447851 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project follows Latina women to understand how puberty, pregnancy, and menopause relate to aging and late-life health risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2026 |
| Project end | April 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $720,040 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG097727-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11447851 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Latina women who are pre-menopausal at baseline and are part of the HCHS/SOL cohort, 21 years and older, may be eligible.
✕Less likely to help
Women outside the study population or those not in the defined age range may not benefit from these findings.
What this research studies
Researchers will analyze data from a large Latino cohort to see how reproductive milestones align with aging markers and menopause timing. The study uses existing study participants over about 12 years to explore how social context influences these relationships. The goal is to identify factors that may affect the risk of age-related diseases in Latina women, including diabetes and heart disease. The findings could help tailor aging and health recommendations for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to better age-related health guidance and prevention strategies tailored for Latina women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has linked reproductive timing to aging patterns, but this project aims to deepen understanding within Latina populations using the HCHS/SOL dataset.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Suglia, Shakira Franco — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Suglia, Shakira Franco
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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.