This proposal requests joint sponsorship for the US Ten-Day Seminar on Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke, a unique training program that includes the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Heart Association (AHA). Given the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke to this nation, it is highly appropriate to conduct professional training in research and dissemination of evidence for this topic. The goals of this proposal are consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in the NHLBI's Strategic Vision which seeks to ?further develop, diversify, and sustain a scientific workforce capable of accomplishing the NHLBI's mission.? Securing availability of such a workforce is a key element of our country's readiness to address the health challenges posed by CVD and the readiness to advance multi-component strategies that promote cardiovascular health (CVH). A prepared workforce will need research competencies in epidemiology and biostatistics, quality of care, and policy and environmental approaches to health promotion and disease prevention. Also, authoritative health agencies and prominent scientists have noted an increasing need for understanding of methods related to e-cohorts, large practical trials, dissemination and implementation research, and big data analytics. Scientists will also need expertise in cost-effectiveness research, and biomedical informatics. This Seminar can uniquely contribute to training scientists who can integrate evidence across all of these fields and translate research findings into effective and impactful policy and practice. The following specific actions must be pursued in order to assure the conduct of a successful Seminar: 1. We will continue to attract a faculty with both the knowledge of relevant content and the personal teaching skills required for the effective conduct of this program, with a continuing emphasis on the recruitment of faculty from underrepresented ethnic/racial groups and female faculty members (currently comprising 47% of the faculty); 2. We will continue to adapt program content to maintain its currency and relevance to the training needs of the nation for health professionals with appropriate career interests, while maintaining a consistent central focus on the areas described above; 3. We will continue to disseminate information about this program to appropriate target groups, using the most effective current strategies for reaching underrepresented racial/ethnic groups and female candidates; and 4. We will continue to broaden the recruitment of participants through AHA Scientific Councils, past participants, organizations likely to identify candidates from underrepresented groups, and other means.

Public Health Relevance

This proposal requests joint sponsorship for a unique training program that includes the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the American Heart Association. This program, established in 1975 and offered annually to the present time, is the US Ten-Day Seminar on Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. Given the immense burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke to this nation in terms of disability, death, disparities, and costs, this focus area is highly appropriate as a setting for professional training in research and dissemination of evidence supporting improved prevention and patient outcomes. Securing availability of such a workforce is a key element of our country's readiness to address the public health and medical challenges posed by CVD; and the readiness to advance multi-component strategies that promote cardiovascular health.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13HL139084-01
Application #
9398848
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1)
Program Officer
Shero, Susan
Project Start
2017-07-15
Project End
2018-06-30
Budget Start
2017-07-15
Budget End
2018-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California, San Diego
Department
Family Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
804355790
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093