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Publication by Investigator using LIFE biospecimens and data from the AgingResearchBiobank

Associated Study: Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders

Posted by Michael Guill on May 09 2022

Dr. Michael G. Shlipak has recently published a paper based on his work with LIFE biospecimens and data provided by the AgingResearchBiobank: Effect of Structured, Moderate Exercise on Kidney Function Decline in Sedentary Older Adults: An Ancillary Analysis of the LIFE Study Randomized Clinical Trial

LIFE Publication from AgingResearchBiobank Investigator

Associated Study: Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders

Posted by Michael Guill on May 03 2022

Dr. Juhua Luo has recently published the following paper using data provided by the biobank: Trajectories of objectively measured physical function among older breast cancer survivors in comparison with cancer-free controls.

CALERIE

Associated Study: Comprehensive Assessment of the Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy Study

Posted by Michael Guill on April 19 2022

A new study, Comprehensive Assessment of the Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy Study (CALERIE), has been posted to the AgingResearchBiobank website. Data and biospecimens from this study are now available for request.

CALERIE was a study designed to determine the biological effects of two years of prolonged caloric restriction in humans.

Coming of age: Grow your science, share your data via the NIA AgingResearchBiobank

Posted by Michael Guill on November 10 2021

It’s been more than two and a half years since NIA officially established the AgingResearchBiobank, a state-of-the-art scientific repository of valuable biospecimens and related data from NIA-supported longitudinal and clinical studies. As this well-received resource continues to expand, it can help to develop and accelerate your studies — plus make it easier for you to comply with forthcoming changes to NIH data management and sharing policies.

STRIDE

Associated Study: Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders

Posted by Michael Guill on November 05 2021

A new study, Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders (STRIDE), has been posted to the AgingResearchBiobank website. Data from this study are now available for request.

STRIDE was a pragmatic, cluster-randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention that included risk assessment and individualized plans, administered by specially trained nurses, to prevent fall injuries.