Bringing genetic medicine into patient care at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Genomic Learning Health System Clinical Site
This program will use patients' genetic information linked to their medical records to help improve care for adults, including those with heart conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11196185 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You may have your genetic data connected to your electronic health record so doctors can better spot inherited conditions and tailor care. The team will roll out tools and procedures at Vanderbilt and partner clinics, with special attention to reaching diverse and underserved communities. They will use advanced computer-based searches of health records, involve family history and genetic testing when needed, and track health outcomes after genetics are used in care. The project is part of a network that chooses specific clinical projects and implementation methods to bring genetics into routine practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults (21+) receiving care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center or partner clinics, especially those with cardiovascular disease or suspected inherited conditions.
Not a fit: Children under 21, people not receiving care at the participating medical centers, or those whose conditions are unrelated to genetics may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help identify inherited causes of disease sooner and guide personalized care to prevent or better manage conditions like heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other centers have begun returning genetic results and improving diagnosis of inherited conditions, but full-scale genomic learning health systems are still emerging.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roden, Dan M — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roden, Dan M
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 below.