# Longevity, Equity, and Aging Research Network (L.E.A.R.N.) Consortium

> **NIH NIH P30** · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · 2023 · $691,363

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY—OVERALL COMPONENT
The goal of the NIA’s RCMAR program is to mentor promising scientists from diverse backgrounds, including
individuals from underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences for sustained and impactful behavioral
and social science research careers focused on aging, health disparities of older adults, and AD-related
dementias (ADRD). The Stanford Aging and Ethnogeriatrics (SAGE) Center (RCMAR) was founded in 2018 to
advance research on health disparities of older adults, especially those from communities of color, using
innovative methodologies and culturally respectful approaches. Guided by our multi-stakeholder advisory
board, we successfully expanded our RCMAR into the multi-organizational Longevity, Equity, and Aging,
Research Network (L.E.A.R.N) Consortium, which now includes Stanford University, the Minority Serving
Institutions—Palo Alto University (PAU) and San Jose State University (SJSU)—the VA Palo Alto Health Care
System (VAPAHCS), and several community partners. Goals: (i) increase the diversity of the aging research
workforce by recruiting, retaining, and mentoring new leaders in ethnogeriatrics disparities research and (ii)
promote new advances and culturally respectful methodologies in biobehavioral and social sciences research
on aging with minority older adults. By providing pilot funds, methodological and recruitment support, ongoing
mentoring, and numerous leadership and professional development opportunities, we will advance the
research careers of our early career RCMAR Scientists and create a diverse research workforce focused on
promoting equity in healthcare and mitigating disparities faced by multicultural older populations. Specific Aims:
1) Further develop and enhance research infrastructure needed to conduct bio-psycho-socio-cultural research
to mitigate health disparities and advance the health of diverse older adults; 2) Conduct innovative research
using data science and other cutting-edge methodologies and encompassing multiple domains (e.g., bio-
behavioral, physical, sociocultural, and healthcare system) and levels of influence (e.g., individual,
interpersonal, community, and societal) to inform development of effective strategies to mitigate disparities; 3)
Develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate culturally respectful methodologies to measure social,
behavioral, and cultural factors impacting the health of minority older adults; and 4) Expand the L.E.A.R.N
Consortium, broaden existing and forge new partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), and
collaborate with them to recruit, mentor, retain, and support diverse investigators focused on ethnogeriatric
health disparities research. “Ethnogeriatric health disparities research” is the backbone of our RCMAR and
directly aligns with Goal F of the 2020-2025 NIA Strategic Plan. We also specifically seek (i) to foster the
development of research and clinician scientists in aging, (ii) provide ethnogeriatrics research r...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10730178
- **Project number:** 2P30AG059307-06
- **Recipient organization:** STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** VYJEYANTHI S PERIYAKOIL
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2023
- **Award amount:** $691,363
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2018-09-30 → 2028-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10730178

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10730178, Longevity, Equity, and Aging Research Network (L.E.A.R.N.) Consortium (2P30AG059307-06). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-14 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10730178. Licensed CC0.

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