NIH Reporter #5R01HL163577-03

NIH Research Grant for Pediatric POTS Mechanisms at Virginia Commonwealth University

This opportunity is a research grant solicitation from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health, focused on pediatric Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): - Government Buyer: - National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health - Project to be conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Pediatrics - Research Focus: - Investigating neural mechanisms underlying POTS in adolescents - Emphasis on the malfunction of the periaqueductal gray-vagus nerve interface - Study aims to clarify the natural history and co-morbidities of POTS - Funding Details: - Estimated award amount: $759,753 (direct and indirect costs) - Products/Services: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers identified - No equipment or commercial product procurement specified - Notable Requirements: - Open to applications through the standard NIH grant process - No unique license, classification, or product requirements specified - Research aims to advance understanding and potential treatments for adolescent POTS

Description

This NIH grant opportunity supports research on the neural mechanisms underlying Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in adolescents. The study focuses on brain regions such as the periaqueductal gray and vagus nerve interactions to understand the etiology and develop potential treatments. The project is conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University under the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The award amount is $759,753 with a project period from July 15, 2024, to April 30, 2029.

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