Improving patient care through genomic medicine and health systems integration
Official title: Empowering Interoperable Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems at Scale
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10982733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make genetic testing a regular part of healthcare by teaming up with different hospitals to find patients who might benefit from it, helping to improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $636,462 |
| NIH project number | 1U01HG013784-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982733 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with a family history of genetic disorders or those diagnosed with cancers and cardiac diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to the participating health systems or those without relevant genetic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the integration of genomic medicine into everyday clinical practice by establishing a network that leverages electronic health records and advanced data analytics. The University of Utah's GLUE Center will collaborate with various health systems to identify patients who could benefit from genomic screening and improve healthcare delivery. By utilizing innovative platforms for genetic risk assessment and patient identification, the project seeks to address healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes on a large scale.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for patients based on their genetic profiles.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in integrating genomic medicine into clinical settings, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kawamoto, Kensaku — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Kawamoto, Kensaku
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.