Award
National Institute on Aging 11350614
Enhancing Research and Educational Capacity in Emerging Areas Relevant to Aging, Obesity, and Body Composition
Recipient
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Award Amount
$161,672.00
Ceiling
$161,672.00
Awarded
June 30, 2026
Identifier
11350614
Research grant awarded by NIH's National Institute on Aging to Wake Forest University for a project on aging, obesity, and body composition, totaling $161,672 from 2026 to 2031.
Description
This is a research grant awarded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) under the NIH. The project focuses on aging, obesity, and body composition, with a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Kristen M. Beavers at Wake Forest University. The award amount is $161,672, with a project duration from July 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031. The grant aims to develop and lead an innovative program to improve health span and reduce obesity-related health issues in older adults.