Understanding Latinx Adults' Views on Epigenetic Age Results
Official title: Attitudes about Return of Epigenetic Age Results among Latinx Adults
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-11115633 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Latinx adults feel about finding out their biological age based on their DNA, and it aims to understand if they would want to know this information and how it might affect them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $193,750 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AG085000-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11115633 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are first and second-generation Mexican immigrant adults who have had their epigenetic age determined.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Latinx descent or who have not had their epigenetic age assessed may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Latinx adults perceive the return of their epigenetic age results, which indicate their biological age based on DNA methylation. By conducting in-depth interviews with first and second-generation Mexican immigrants, the study aims to gather insights on the perceived benefits and drawbacks of receiving this information. The goal is to understand whether these individuals would want to know their epigenetic age and how they might respond to receiving such results. This research is particularly focused on underrepresented populations to ensure their perspectives are included in genomic technology discussions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help tailor health interventions and communication strategies regarding epigenetic information for Latinx communities.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on genetic testing attitudes, this specific focus on epigenetic age among Latinx populations is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sandberg, Joanne Christine — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sandberg, Joanne Christine
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.