Understanding how aging affects muscles, brain, and cells.
Core A - Administrative and Systems Biology of Aging Core (ASBC)
This study is exploring how aging affects our muscles and brain, and it's designed to help researchers work together to find better treatments for age-related issues that could benefit people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11079487 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the biological mechanisms of aging, particularly how it impacts skeletal muscles, brain function, and cellular senescence. Led by experienced researchers, the project aims to enhance collaboration among various studies to better understand age-related changes. The team will utilize advanced bioinformatics and deep learning techniques to analyze data and uncover specific aging mechanisms. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to improved treatments for age-related conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing age-related muscle, brain, or cellular issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger and do not have any age-related conditions may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing or treating age-related diseases and impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding aging mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lebrasseur, Nathan K — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Lebrasseur, Nathan K
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.