# Research and Mentoring in the Clinical Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

> **NIH NIH K24** · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · 2022 · $122,431

## Abstract

Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are major public health concerns, particularly in older adults.
There are major gaps in our knowledge about diabetes and how to prevent its associated microvascular and
cardiovascular complications. In older adults, there is controversy regarding the total burden of risk associated
with diabetes and prediabetes, optimal treatment targets, and how best to reduce cardiovascular risk and
prevent cognitive and physical impairment. Novel cardiac biomarkers reflect the summation of acute and
chronic morbidity and may have utility for informing treatment decisions in diabetes and other cardiometabolic
conditions, but they have not been rigorously evaluated. To address these issues, we need junior patient-
oriented investigators who will need rigorous training and mentorship in the areas of clinical epidemiology,
translational research methods, and the conduct of large clinical studies. The candidate, Elizabeth Selvin, PhD,
MPH, has devoted her career to the study of the clinical epidemiology of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular
disease and the mentorship of trainees in this field. The continuation of this K24 award will protect the time of
the candidate for research and mentoring. The goals during this award are to recruit a team of diverse, multi-
disciplinary junior investigators who will receive mentorship in the clinical epidemiology of cardiovascular
disease and diabetes; to promote formal training in epidemiology and clinical research methods for beginning
clinician investigators; and to mentor trainees to address significant research questions in the field and help
launch their independent research careers. Dr. Selvin's large research portfolio (including three R01 grants)
will provide a rich substrate for training and new research opportunities for mentees. Dr. Selvin has a strong
track record of success in the field and in mentoring junior scientists. With continued support from this K24, she
will be able to expand her mentorship activities, strengthen her research portfolio, and recruit and train the next
generation of leaders in the field.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10401428
- **Project number:** 5K24HL152440-08
- **Recipient organization:** JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Elizabeth Selvin
- **Activity code:** K24 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $122,431
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2020-05-15 → 2025-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10401428

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10401428, Research and Mentoring in the Clinical Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes (5K24HL152440-08). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10401428. Licensed CC0.

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