Understanding cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in older adults
Official title: Research and Mentoring in the Clinical Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10833585 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help older adults with heart disease and type 2 diabetes by finding new ways to prevent complications and improve their care, while also training new researchers to carry out important health studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $122,431 |
| NIH project number | 5K24HL152440-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-10833585 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are at risk for or currently managing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not older adults or do not have cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the significant public health issues of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, particularly in older adults. It aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding the prevention of complications associated with these conditions. The project will train and mentor junior investigators in clinical epidemiology and translational research methods, enabling them to conduct large clinical studies. By evaluating novel cardiac biomarkers, the research seeks to inform treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies and treatment options for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using novel biomarkers to inform treatment decisions in related fields, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Selvin, Elizabeth — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Selvin, Elizabeth
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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.