Exploring new ways to understand drug use and health in young people.
Pilot Innovation Core
This study is helping new and experienced researchers look into how drug use affects heart and metabolic health in teens and young adults, using past research data to find new insights and support the growth of emerging scientists in this area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886080 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting early career and established investigators in studying the connections between drug use and cardiometabolic health in adolescents and young adults. By providing funding for pilot projects, the program encourages innovative approaches to assess neural and inflammatory factors related to addictive behaviors. Investigators will utilize existing datasets from previous studies to explore these relationships and enhance understanding of health outcomes in different age groups. The initiative also includes mentoring for new researchers to foster their development in this field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults aged 12-20, particularly those from African American communities.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-20 or those not affected by drug use or related health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing drug use and promoting better health outcomes in young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the links between drug use and health outcomes, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Athens, United States
- University of Georgia — Athens, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kogan, Steven M — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Kogan, Steven 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.