Understanding how aging affects health across different life stages
Biological Aging Across the Life Course: Harmonizing Cohort Biospecimen Archives
This study is looking at how aging affects our health and what factors from our early life might play a role, so if you join, you’ll help us find ways to spot aging-related health issues earlier and support healthier aging for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053471 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the physiological changes associated with aging and how they relate to health outcomes throughout a person's life. By analyzing biospecimen archives and survey data, the study aims to identify biomarkers of aging and their connections to early life experiences, socioeconomic status, and demographic factors. The goal is to enhance early detection of aging-related diseases and improve interventions that promote healthy aging. Participants may contribute to a better understanding of how aging impacts various populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals across various age groups, particularly those who have experienced early life social adversities or belong to diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing aging-related health issues or who are outside the age range of interest may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and better management of aging-related diseases, ultimately improving health outcomes for individuals as they age.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding biomarkers of aging, but this study aims to harmonize and expand upon those findings across different populations, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Colter M.s. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Colter M.s.
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.