Exploring how different organs communicate in heart and vascular health.
Official title: The Society of Heart and Vascular Metabolism (SHVM) 21st annual session: Interorgan Crosstalk in Heart and Vascular Metabolism
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11000541 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is bringing together scientists and students to share exciting new ideas about how different organs work together and affect heart and blood vessel health, which is important for understanding heart problems like heart failure.
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 | August 16, 2024 |
| Project end | August 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $9,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL176062-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000541 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with cardiovascular diseases or those at risk of developing such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiovascular related health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This conference aims to gather scientists and trainees to share and discuss innovative research on cardiac and vascular metabolism, particularly focusing on how different organs interact and influence cardiovascular diseases. The event will highlight recent findings on interorgan crosstalk, which is crucial for understanding conditions like heart failure and ischemia. Participants will engage in discussions about new research techniques and collaborative approaches to overcome barriers in this multidisciplinary field. The conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, fostering advancements in cardiovascular health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and treatments for cardiovascular diseases by understanding organ interactions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding interorgan communication in cardiovascular health, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
-
Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peterson, Linda Ruth — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Peterson, Linda Ruth
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Using MRI to measure brain oxygen levels as an early sign of small vessel disease in the brain
This study is looking at how measuring oxygen levels in the brain with MRI can help spot early signs of small vessel disease, which is linked to memory problems and dementia, especially Alzheimer's, so if you're at risk due to age or high blood pressure, you might be able to participate in MRI scans to learn more about
-
Advanced Methods & Modeling for Better Patient Care
A funding opportunity focused on developing new modeling methods to improve health care for patients through better data use and analytics.
-
Advanced methods and modeling for health research at Washington University
A health research grant at Washington University funds new modeling methods to support future patient-focused studies.
-
Center for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology, Surveillance and Pathogenesis
A NIH program will study and monitor emerging viruses from the Midwest U.S. and three Asian sites to understand how they spread and affect people.
-
How Poverty and the Environment Affect Heart Disease in Haiti and Beyond
This grant studies how poverty-related factors like food insecurity, stress, and pollution contribute to heart disease and aims to follow a large group of adults to better understand and prevent the disease.
-
Wearable tech to track blood loss during childbirth
A wearable device monitors cardiovascular signals to detect postpartum hemorrhage early so clinicians can act quickly to protect mothers.
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.