Award
NIH Reporter #5K01AG081842-04
Measuring stress and epigenetic aging among Black older adults in longitudinal studies of aging
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$145,110.00
Ceiling
$145,110.00
Awarded
June 30, 2026
Identifier
5K01AG081842-04
This award supports research to measure stress and epigenetic aging among Black older adults in longitudinal aging studies, aiming to improve aging measures and support methodological advancements.
Description
The project compares stress, anthropometric, biological, and epigenetic age profiles of older adults across age cohorts (young-old and long-lived) in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Study of Longevity and Stress in African American Families (SOLSAA). It aims to improve measures of aging in longitudinal studies and support methodological advancements by integrating medical frameworks with stress research.