ConProject-003: A patient-facing initiative at Vanderbilt for advancing care
Official title: ConProject-003
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11622553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Vanderbilt-led project (ConProject-003) is funded to drive improvements in care for people with a specific health condition through a dedicated program.
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 | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $182,590 |
| NIH project number | 3P50HD106446-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11622553 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals managed for the target condition who receive care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center or affiliated partners.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in the specific care initiatives or outside the program’s care pathways may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a focused program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center led by Prince Joseph Kannankerial to develop and advance patient-centered care initiatives. It aims to bring structured efforts, resources, and collaboration to translate ideas into practical care improvements for people with real health needs. The approach will involve coordinating activities, sharing best practices, and advancing care pathways that can benefit patients in Nashville and beyond. The project will run over one year, funded to implement and test these care enhancements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better care coordination, clearer treatment pathways, and faster access to improved services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs with similar care-improvement approaches have shown improvements in care quality and patient satisfaction, though results vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kannankeril, Prince Joseph — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kannankeril, Prince Joseph
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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.