Understanding how early life and family factors affect health and aging
LIFE-M 2.0: Data Infrastructure for Understanding the Longitudinal and Intergenerational Determinants of Health and Aging
This study is looking at how our early life experiences and family history affect our health as we age, especially for women and minority groups, to help improve healthcare for everyone in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075915 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a comprehensive database that explores the long-term effects of early life experiences and intergenerational influences on health and aging. By integrating a vast array of historical records, including birth, marriage, and death certificates, along with census data, the project will provide insights into how these factors impact various populations, particularly minorities and women. Patients can benefit from this research as it seeks to uncover critical determinants of health that may inform future healthcare practices and policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with historical ties to the populations being studied, such as minorities and women.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have historical ties to the populations being studied or who are not interested in the long-term determinants of health may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of health determinants, ultimately enhancing healthcare strategies for aging populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar longitudinal data approaches to uncover health determinants, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bailey, Martha Jane — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Bailey, Martha Jane
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.