A valuable data resource: Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, or BLSA, is one of the world’s longest running studies of aging. Started in 1958, the BLSA enrolls healthy volunteers ages 20 years and older and follows them longitudinally—for life—even performing an autopsy in those who consented. I want to encourage researchers who study issues related to aging and have questions that require the unique design and depth of information available in the BLSA to submit an analysis proposal to use the data.

Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - April 2, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Luigi Ferrucci, Director, NIA Intramural Research Program Source Type: blogs