Supporting New Research Ideas for Heart Health and Aging
Pilot/Exploratory Studies Core
This grant helps new researchers explore fresh ideas in heart health and aging, aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat disability.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126654 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This grant provides funding and guidance to researchers who are just starting out or exploring new ideas related to aging and heart health. It helps them gather initial information, which is crucial for developing larger, more comprehensive studies. The goal is to discover new ways to understand how our bodies change with age, especially concerning physical function, and to develop better methods for preventing and treating age-related disabilities. By supporting these smaller, innovative projects, this grant helps pave the way for future breakthroughs that could directly benefit patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who might benefit from this grant's outcomes are those experiencing age-related conditions, especially cardiovascular diseases and issues with physical function.
Not a fit: Patients not experiencing age-related conditions or cardiovascular issues may not directly benefit from the specific research areas this grant supports.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research supported by this grant could lead to new treatments and prevention strategies for age-related conditions, particularly those affecting the heart and physical function.
How similar studies have performed: This core has a strong track record of helping researchers secure further funding for their projects, indicating its effectiveness in fostering successful early-stage research.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kitzman, Dalane W — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kitzman, Dalane W
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 below.