Developing new technologies for diagnosing and treating heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
Technology Core
This study is working on developing easy-to-use health devices that can help diagnose and treat heart, lung, blood, and sleep problems right at home, especially for people in areas with fewer resources, so that everyone can get better and more convenient medical care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908702 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and improving point of care technologies and home-based devices aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. The project is particularly geared towards addressing the needs of low-resource settings and underserved populations. By moving healthcare from specialized facilities to more accessible locations, the research aims to make medical care more efficient and effective. The initiative has already supported numerous innovations and has a strong foundation in engineering and medical expertise.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from heart, lung, blood, or sleep disorders, particularly those from underserved communities.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to heart, lung, blood, or sleep disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accessible and effective diagnostic and treatment options for patients with heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in developing point of care technologies have shown promise, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in patient care.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hafer, Nathaniel Scott — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Hafer, Nathaniel Scott
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.