The HFSA is seeking applications for research in the area of Implantable Hemodynamic Monitor Devices.
HFSA Research Grant Guidelines
With the availability of the implantable hemodynamic monitor, there is a new FDA-approved heart failure management approach that deserves attention. The research would need to be conducted in patients implanted on-label with the implantable hemodynamic monitoring device. Any aspect of the device will be considered: implantation technique and procedural aspects, data analysis, management strategies based on device output and clinical care, outcomes following device implantation, etc.
Fellowship Research Grants Available
Two (2) one year grants are available with allowable funding of up to $40,000 each. Only one application per research laboratory will be considered for this award. The research would need to be conducted in patients implanted on-label with the implantable hemodynamic monitoring device.
Research areas that will assist in understanding the benefits and usefulness of this technology include:
- Pressure readings in hospitals to evaluate discharge pressures and guide in-patient therapy
- Pressure data use for transition from discharge to nursing-home/LTAC centers
- Pressure readings in CKD patients getting dialysis
- Workflow model – from patient identification to implant to chronic management (how does the data and information flow)
- PA pressure variability
- Patient and physician perception
- Impact on patient quality of life
- Understanding effects in HFPEF vs HFREF
Research Outcomes
- Determine how the data can be used in the transition from discharge to nursing-home/LTAC centers
- Determine how to utilize the data information to guide in-patient therapy
- Determine how to utilize the data information to guide out-patient therapy
- Develop training resources on how to implant and utilize the device
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates should currently be involved directly in patient care, and shall intend to continue with direct involvement in patient care. Awards will be restricted to US and Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents. At the time of award initiation, the awardee should be early career within seven years of your first faculty appointment. Individuals with faculty appointments (above Instructor level or no more than three years at the Assistant Professor level) are not eligible for this fellowship award. Preference will be given to those whose research is a bridge or can be translated into the clinical care of patients with heart failure.
Award
The amount to be awarded will be based on the submitted budget, up to a maximum of $40,000.00.
Expenditures not allowed: Equipment or equipment repair, costs of patient care and fees for parking, hospitalization or diagnostic laboratory tests or related services primarily for clinical care, malpractice insurance, books, journal subscriptions, periodicals, advertisements, general office supplies, office equipment (computers, printers, scanners, fax machines etc.), construction/renovation, laboratory fees and tuition fees, professional society dues, personnel recruitment, luncheons, receptions, uniforms or wearing apparel, and expenses related to obtaining a visa.
HFSA research funds cannot be used for overhead or indirect expenses.
How to Apply
Please Note: The submissions deadline is November 30, 2015. Only one application per research laboratory will be considered for this award.
The Heart Failure Society of America thanks St. Jude Medical for their generous support of these research grants.
Please direct any inquiries to Patrice Guzman at pguzman@hfsa.org.
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