Prevention and Intervention Epicenter for CK20-004
Official title: CK20-004, J. Craig Venter Insitute and Cleveland VA Prevention and Intervention Epicenter
Funded at J. Craig Venter Institute, INC. · NIH-11549952 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A translational effort from the J. Craig Venter Institute and Cleveland VA to develop and test prevention and intervention strategies for a specific health issue over several years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | J. Craig Venter Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $590,489 |
| NIH project number | 6U54CK000603-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11549952 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals at risk or in early stages of the condition targeted by the epicenter program and who are engaged with VA healthcare or associated research sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to the program's sites or not at risk for the targeted condition may see limited or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project is a multi-site effort focused on developing practical prevention and intervention approaches. It involves collaboration between a pioneering genomics institute and a veteran affairs medical center to translate scientific ideas into real-world care. The team will work on strategies likely spanning patient education, early detection, and implementing interventions in clinical settings. Participants may contribute samples or data as part of a larger program to improve outcomes for a defined condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to earlier prevention and more effective interventions that improve health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Past epicenter or multi-site prevention projects have shown the value of coordinated interventions, though results vary by condition and implementation setting.
Where this research is happening
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J. Craig Venter Institute, INC.
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fouts, Derrick E — J. Craig Venter Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fouts, Derrick E
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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.