Investigating the Genetic Basis of Human Intrinsic Capacity
Description: Intrinsic capacity is a new concept introduced by experts at the World Health Organisation to promote healthy ageing. It is defined as the composite of an individual’s physical and mental capacities, based on measures of five criteria; cognitive, sensory, locomotor, vitality and psychological. It is a genetically predetermined trait, but is influenced by a range of environmental stimuli. Applying a cutting-edge genetic methodology on big biobank datasets, this project aims to examine the role of genetics and the environment to explain the variability of intrinsic capacity between individuals. Understanding the biological basis of intrinsic capacity has major implications for scientific research in healthy ageing and mental wellbeing.
Funder: Australian Research Council
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Funding type: fellowship
Funder scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
Start date: 2022-01-01
End date: 2022-02-25
Investigator: Azmeraw Amare
Institution: The University of Adelaide
Funded outputs count: 0
Funder award ID: DE220100230
OpenAlex ID: G7176459282