Advanced methods and modeling for health research at Washington University
Official title: Advanced Methods & Modeling (AMMC)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11651282 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A health research grant at Washington University funds new modeling methods to support future patient-focused studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $9,720 |
| NIH project number | 3UM2HD116395-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11651282 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable at this stage; the grant focuses on method development that could eventually support studies involving patients.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient benefit is expected until the modeling tools are applied to specific studies.
What this research studies
This grant supports the development and application of advanced analytical methods to health research. Researchers will create and test modeling approaches that could help translate data into better patient care. The work is described as a modeling and methodology effort conducted at Washington University in Saint Louis under the UM2 grant mechanism.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these methods could improve how patient data informs decisions and speeds up translational research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar modeling and methodological work has shown value in advancing data-driven health insights in prior research.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Geng, Elvin H. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Geng, Elvin H.
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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.