Exploring the connection between behavior and health.
Official title: Understanding Health and Disease at the Behavioral-Biomedical Interface
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-10627279 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is designed to help future researchers learn how to combine behavioral science with medical methods to better understand health and disease, so they can find new ways to tackle health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $233,575 |
| NIH project number | 1T32GM149386-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10627279 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be predoctoral students in behavioral science interested in health and disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research program aims to train future behavioral science researchers to integrate biomedical methods into their studies of health and disease. It focuses on providing students with a comprehensive education that includes coursework in behavioral science, quantitative methods, and health psychology, alongside hands-on laboratory experiences. By emphasizing rigorous and reproducible research practices, the program seeks to prepare students to tackle complex health issues through innovative approaches. Participants will engage in both theoretical and practical training to enhance their understanding of the behavioral-biomedical interface.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to transformative breakthroughs in understanding and addressing health-related issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in integrating behavioral and biomedical sciences has shown promise, indicating potential for significant advancements in health understanding.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lutgendorf, Susan K — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Lutgendorf, Susan K
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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.