Improving IT solutions for heart, lung, and blood research management
Official title: NHLBI SCIENTIFIC REVIEW AND SCIENTIFIC PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS (SR/SPA) SOLUTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES WITH ARPA-H SUPPORT (SR/SPA) SERVICES
Funded at Four Points Technology, LLC · NIH-11304128 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better technology and tools to help the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute support their scientists and staff, making it easier for them to manage data and decide where to allocate funding for important heart and lung research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Four Points Technology, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chantilly, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | March 18, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $7,044,534 |
| NIH project number | 316201500034W-P00006-759202300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11304128 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients with conditions related to heart, lung, and blood health who are part of studies funded by the NHLBI.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated health conditions or those not involved in NHLBI-funded research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the information technology applications and services used by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to support their scientific and administrative staff. It involves collaboration with various NHLBI divisions to identify IT needs and implement effective solutions. The project aims to study and evaluate new technologies and systems that can improve data management and analysis, ultimately aiding in the allocation of funding for critical research areas. By providing advanced IT tools, the research seeks to facilitate better decision-making regarding funding and program management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient funding allocation and improved outcomes in heart, lung, and blood health research.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its specific application to NHLBI, similar IT enhancements in other research institutions have shown positive outcomes in managing research portfolios.
Where this research is happening
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Four Points Technology, LLC
Chantilly, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lucas, Laurie — Four Points Technology, LLC
- Study coordinator: Lucas, Laurie
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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.