Investigating how personal behaviors affect chronic disease and early death risk
Official title: Vermont Center on Behavior and Health
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-10889922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health is studying how our everyday choices affect our health and risk of diseases, so they can create better ways to help people live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,113,044 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149331-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in understanding how their lifestyle choices impact their health, particularly those at risk for chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute conditions unrelated to lifestyle factors may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health (VCBH) at the University of Vermont focuses on understanding how lifestyle choices influence the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. This multidisciplinary center conducts extensive research involving various personal behaviors and their health impacts, aiming to develop effective interventions. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, which could lead to improved health promotion strategies and resources tailored to individual needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with valuable information and tools to reduce their risk of chronic diseases and enhance their overall health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar areas has shown promising results, indicating that understanding behavior can significantly impact health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Higgins, Stephen T — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Higgins, Stephen T
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.