Access to cardiovascular health data and specimens for research
Official title: Infrastructure for mentored access to CHS data and specimens
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11011033 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at heart health in older adults by using a big collection of health data and samples to better understand what causes heart disease and strokes, and it’s designed to help improve prevention and treatment for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,372,795 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL172803-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11011033 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are older adults aged 80 and over, particularly those with cardiovascular health concerns.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 80 or do not have cardiovascular health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing mentored access to a large database of cardiovascular health data and biological specimens collected from older adults. It aims to investigate various risk factors associated with heart disease and stroke through advanced methodologies such as imaging and biomarker analysis. Patients can benefit from this research as it seeks to enhance understanding of cardiovascular health in older populations, potentially leading to improved prevention and treatment strategies. The study involves collaboration with early-career investigators to foster innovation in cardiovascular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for heart disease and stroke in older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies utilizing similar cohort models have shown significant success in advancing cardiovascular research and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Psaty, Bruce M — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Psaty, Bruce M
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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.