A system for monitoring blood parameters in real-time
Official title: Real-Time Blood Parameter Monitoring System
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11102660 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to get new blood monitoring equipment to help improve surgeries for animals like dogs and goats, making it easier to keep track of their health during operations, which is really important for successful organ transplants and artificial organ treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $62,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD038300-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11102660 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients undergoing organ transplantation or those involved in preclinical studies related to surgical procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in surgical procedures or organ transplantation may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to acquire advanced blood monitoring equipment to enhance surgical experiments conducted at the S.R. Light Surgical Research Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The facility supports preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for various animal models, including dogs and goats. By upgrading to the Terumo CDI® Blood Parameter Monitoring System 550, the laboratory will improve its ability to monitor critical blood parameters during surgical procedures, which is essential for the success of organ transplantation and artificial organ therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and advancements in organ transplantation techniques.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in advanced blood monitoring technologies has shown promise in improving surgical outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diaz, Jose Antonio — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Diaz, Jose Antonio
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.