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Characterization of Mechanisms of Exercise Intolerance in Patients at Risk for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Award Number: K24HL166681
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/06/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/29/2028

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Characterization of Mechanisms of Exercise Intolerance in Patients at Risk for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - PROJECT SUMMARY (30 lines) Dr. Jarett Berry is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Over the last 13+ years, he has led a successful program of research that has been supported through sustained funding from the NIH and/or the American Heart Assocation. He has established a successful research program characterizing the impact of exercise on the risk for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He has held leadership roles at UT Southwestern and nationally. Furthermore, he has mentored numerous trainees at all levels, facilitating their transition to indepdnence as evidenced by their own independent research careers. Beginning in 2019, he was named the new PI of the Dallas Heart Study, where he is leading a multidisciplinary effort to characterize the biology of healthy aging in a large, multiethnic cohort. He also developed and serves as the director of the DHS Exercise Testing Laboratory where his lab performs comprehensive exercise testing on DHS participants. His current research is funded by a large institional commitment that supports the 3rd examination of the DHS. His research is also supported by additional funding from the NIH. Therefore he is well positioned to lead an expansion of his mentoring program that will be supported by this K24 mechanism and support his long-term career goals: (1) Lead a major research program focused on the prevention of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF); (2) Improve the understanding of the mechanisms contributing to low exercise capacity in middle age and identify targeted strategies for treatment; and (3) Develop a new generation of clinical investigators equipped with knowledge and skill set to conduct high-quality, patient oriented cardiovascular research. During this award period, the PI will acquire additional leadership training and gain exposure to advanced imaging techniques using high-field, 7T MRI through attending focused training experiences and hands-on work with his advanced imaging colleagues. Based on prior research established by the PI, the central hypothesis of this application is that exercise intolerance in older HFpEF patients reflects the natural history of low exercise capacity in midlife. The Specific Aims of the proposal are the following: Specific Aim #1: Characterize peripheral mechanisms of reduced exercise capacity in otherwise healthy middle-aged and older adults at increased risk for HFpEF. DHS participants will complete (1) functional measurements [VO2 kinetics and oxygen extraction (AVO2 difference) at submax exercise]; and (2) structural measurements (skeletal muscle volume, muscle fat infiltration). A subset DHS participants will also undergo additional functional in vivo measurements of mitochondrial function using our established 7T MRI/MRS platform. Specific Aim #2: Compare the peripheral mechanisms of EI in patients with established HFpEF with otherwise healthy adults with similar/matched peak V02 using the same measurements as in Aim 1. Trainees will gain experience in patient- oriented research and participate in informal and formal research training experiences led by the PI as part of his institutional role in mentoring trainees in the CTSA.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $115,462 )
2025	2025	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER	11937 US HIGHWAY 271	TYLER	TX	75708	SMITH	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	3	6/18/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$115,462
2025	2024	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER	11937 US HIGHWAY 271	TYLER	TX	75708	SMITH	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	2	4/16/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $115,462

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $114,873 )
2024	2024	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER	11937 US HIGHWAY 271	TYLER	TX	75708	SMITH	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	2	2/21/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$114,873
														Subtotal = $114,873

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $114,300 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER, THE	11937 US HWY 271	TYLER	TX	75708	SMITH	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	1	3/6/2023	NEW	$114,300
														Subtotal = $114,300

Grand Total All Awards = $344,635

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Characterization of Mechanisms of Exercise Intolerance in Patients at Risk for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Award Number: K24HL166681

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/06/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/29/2028

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