Training program for preventing cardiovascular and chronic diseases
Official title: Cardiovascular and Chronic Disease Prevention Training Program
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10910863 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help scientists learn how to prevent heart and chronic diseases by working together on research that looks at both groups of people and individuals, focusing on fair health practices and including areas like nutrition and exercise.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $586,580 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HL161270-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910863 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in participating in or benefiting from innovative disease prevention strategies related to cardiovascular and chronic conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute conditions or those not affected by cardiovascular or chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to train postdoctoral scientists in methods to prevent cardiovascular and chronic diseases through interdisciplinary research. Participants will engage in behavioral research that focuses on both population-level and individual-level interventions. The training emphasizes health equity and includes diverse fields such as public health, nutrition, and exercise science. By collaborating with a large community of citizen scientists, the program seeks to develop innovative strategies for disease prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing cardiovascular and chronic diseases, ultimately enhancing patient health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs in similar areas have shown success in advancing knowledge and interventions for chronic disease prevention.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gardner, Christopher D — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Gardner, Christopher D
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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.