Training program for improving hospital care for heart, lung, and blood disorders
Official title: Vanderbilt Interdisciplinary Hospital-Based Systems of Care Research and Training ProgrAm (VISTA)
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10769058 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new researchers learn how to improve care for patients with heart, lung, and blood issues in hospitals by working together with healthcare teams and patients to turn new ideas into real solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $216,770 |
| NIH project number | 1T32HL170986-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10769058 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients with acute heart, lung, or blood disorders who are receiving care in a hospital setting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic conditions unrelated to heart, lung, or blood disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training postdoctoral researchers to improve patient care for acute heart, lung, and blood disorders in hospitals. It emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to engage patients and healthcare stakeholders, aiming to translate new knowledge into practical applications. The training will occur within a learning health system framework, which seeks to continuously improve healthcare quality and safety through evidence-based practices. Participants will benefit from mentorship and collaboration with experienced researchers in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols and patient outcomes for those suffering from acute heart, lung, and blood disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focusing on interdisciplinary training in hospital settings have shown promise in improving patient care outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Michael J. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ward, Michael J.
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.