Creating partnerships to improve new methods for studying health and disease
Official title: Design Phase for Validation and Qualification Network (VQN) Public-Private Partnerships for Adoption and Implementation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
Funded at Foundation for the NIH · NIH-11261296 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to gather and share health information to help doctors and researchers better understand diseases, so patients can get better care that truly reflects their experiences and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Foundation for the NIH NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (North Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 14, 2025 |
| Project end | March 13, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $299,995 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD039875-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11261296 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse populations who are affected by various health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with rare diseases or conditions that are not addressed by the new methodologies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating innovative human-based methodologies that can enhance our understanding of health and disease. By establishing a public-private partnership, the project aims to standardize data collection and reporting, making biomedical research more efficient. The initiative will involve collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that these new approaches are effectively implemented in clinical settings. Patients may benefit from improved models that better reflect their health outcomes and experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and effective methods for diagnosing and treating diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in developing new methodologies for biomedical research have shown promise, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Foundation for the NIH
North Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adam, Stacey — Foundation for the NIH
- Study coordinator: Adam, Stacey
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.