Tulane program to accelerate clinical research on heart and metabolic diseases
Official title: Tulane COBRE for Clinical and Translational Research in Cardiometabolic Diseases
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11379470 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded program at Tulane supports teams researching heart and metabolic diseases to speed up translating discoveries into better patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | March 10, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,215,657 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM109036-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379470 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cardiometabolic diseases, particularly those with adult-onset diabetes mellitus, who could participate in translational research or benefit from improved clinical tools.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to specialized centers or those not enrolled in translational projects may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a translational research center that brings together clinicians, researchers, and data experts to study cardiometabolic diseases like adult-onset diabetes. It supports training the next generation of researchers and provides core resources in biostatistics, bioinformatics, and data analysis to accelerate patient-focused studies. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, the program aims to turn basic science findings into practical measures for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in people with metabolic conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with cardiometabolic diseases could see faster development of better diagnostics and treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE phases at Tulane have generated numerous peer-reviewed publications and trained investigators, supporting the model’s potential for impact.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Qi, Lu — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Qi, Lu
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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.