Award
NIH Reporter #5R01AG087902-02
Social Modifiers of Primate Lifespan
Recipient
University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
Award Amount
$624,401.00
Ceiling
$624,401.00
Awarded
August 18, 2025
Identifier
5R01AG087902-02
Research project funded by the National Institute on Aging to study social and molecular determinants of lifespan in primates, focusing on macaques, to inform health and aging interventions.
Description
This project investigates whether and why some primates live longer than others, and how social factors modify lifespans and the pace of molecular aging in macaques. It aims to understand social and molecular factors influencing primate lifespan, with implications for human aging.