ASTS-iMDx Research Grant for Understanding the Health Economics of in-house vs send-out diagnostics
This grant funds research comparing the health economics and clinical outcomes of in-house versus send-out diagnostic testing in transplantation.
Funder: American Society of Transplant Surgeons
Due Dates: 2026 (specific date not listed; check program page for updates)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 for 12 months; max 25% of grant for applicant’s salary; no indirect costs; NIH cap applies to post-doc/collaborator salary.
Summary: Funds research comparing the health economics of in-house vs send-out diagnostics in transplantation to guide decisions on cost and patient care.
Key Information: Only one grant awarded in 2026; ASTS membership and health economics expertise required.
Description
This grant supports innovative research projects that analyze and compare the financial and clinical impacts of in-house diagnostic testing versus outsourced (send-out) testing in transplantation. The goal is to use advanced health econometric modeling to assess cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes, ultimately providing evidence-based guidance to transplant centers and laboratories on optimal diagnostic strategies. Results are expected to inform decision-making in the transplant community regarding the most beneficial and cost-effective approaches to diagnostic testing.
