Using integrated approaches to develop therapies for healthy aging
Official title: Integrative Omics to enhance therapeutics development for healthy aging
Funded at Translational Genomics Research Inst · NIH-10693877 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help people age healthier by finding signs in our bodies that are linked to living longer, and it's for anyone interested in how we can prevent diseases as we get older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Translational Genomics Research Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $878,314 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3AG064706-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10693877 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults interested in interventions that promote healthy aging and longevity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute age-related diseases or those who are not yet experiencing age-related health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance therapeutic development aimed at promoting healthy aging by identifying biological markers associated with longevity. It employs a combination of human longitudinal studies and cross-species analyses to discover metabolites and proteins that contribute to slow aging and the prevention of age-related diseases. By integrating data from various sources, the research aims to uncover common pathways that could lead to effective interventions for extending human lifespan and improving health in older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies that significantly improve health and longevity in aging populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using integrated approaches to understand aging and develop longevity-enhancing therapies, indicating a potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Translational Genomics Research Inst
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schork, Nicholas Joseph — Translational Genomics Research Inst
- Study coordinator: Schork, Nicholas Joseph
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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.