University of Utah Partners with XPRIZE to Support Global Effort to Revolutionize Healthy Aging
The U's Utah Data Coordinating Center will validate breakthrough science in the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan competition, aimed at closing the gap between health and lifespan
Transforming the Future of Healthy Aging
"We believe innovation must serve humanity," said Taylor Randall, president of the U. "Our partnership with XPRIZE Healthspan reflects our deep commitment to accelerating discovery and enhancing quality of life. With the support of our Utah Data Coordinating Center, this bold effort seeks to transform the way we understand and experience aging."
This global initiative represents one of the most ambitious efforts yet to rethink how we approach aging, and the U is proud to be an important partner in this transformative work.
Global Impact
XPRIZE Healthspan incentivizes teams to develop proactive, accessible therapeutics that restore muscle, cognition, and immune function in adults aged 50-80. The goal is to reverse aging-related decline by up to 20 years.
Innovation Leadership
As the second largest Academic Research Organization in the country, the Utah DCC partners with researchers in academics, government, and industry to accelerate the translation of research to patient impact.
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Collaborative Excellence
The University of Utah is home to a world-class innovation ecosystem, with specialized research cores and state-of-the-art facilities. As a premiere R1 research institution, we transform discoveries into solutions for global challenges.
Utah Data Coordinating Center's Role
"The DCC looks forward to working with XPRIZE Healthspan and the study teams from around the globe as we evaluate their entries to improve healthspan," said Jamie Dwyer, director of the Utah DCC. "This is one of the most important topics facing humans today, and we are honored to work with XPRIZE to advance the mission of this prize."
Our comprehensive clinical study coordination services support projects across the lifespan and across all medical disciplines, with extensive IT proficiency that allows us to innovate solutions in-house.
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