Projects

Cardily runs focused programs in cardiovascular education, youth risk research, and community outreach. Each entry below includes scope, status, and a published timeline.

Current Projects

Active workstreams with defined milestones. Timelines are planning anchors and may adjust as peer review, school calendars, and partnership agreements require.

Active Jan 2026, Dec 2026

Youth Cardiovascular Risk Literacy Initiative

A structured curriculum and facilitator guide for high-school and early-college audiences, covering blood pressure, lipids, physical activity, tobacco/nicotine, and when to seek clinical care. Materials are educational only and aligned with public-health framing used by major heart organizations.

  • Q1 2026 Framework and learning objectives finalized
  • Q2 2026 Pilot modules reviewed by student editors and clinical advisors
  • Q3 2026 Classroom pilot with partner schools
  • Q4 2026 Public release of facilitator packet on cardily.org
Active Mar 2026, Mar 2027

Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adolescents and Young Adults

Cardily’s flagship research program examining prevalence patterns, measurement quality, and determinants of cardiovascular risk in younger populations. Findings are prepared for open educational publication, not individual clinical recommendations.

  • Mar, Jun 2026 Protocol registration and literature synthesis
  • Jul, Oct 2026 Secondary data analysis and quality checks
  • Nov 2026, Jan 2027 Internal peer review and revision
  • Mar 2027 Public research brief and methods appendix
Active Jul 2026, ongoing

Insights Editorial Library

Continuous publication of evidence-aware cardiovascular explainers across diseases, prevention, research literacy, and data interpretation. The library now exceeds 950 articles, with premium flagship pieces under editorial deepening.

  • Jul 2026 Category architecture and review standards formalized
  • Aug, Sep 2026 Core disease and prevention collections expanded
  • Oct 2026 Public library launch with search and category indexes
  • Ongoing Quarterly editorial review cycles and source updates
Active Sep 2026, Jun 2027

School-Based Heart Health Workshop Pilot

Facilitated workshops pairing short physiology teaching with practical prevention habits and emergency-response literacy (when and how to call for help). Designed for school partners; participation requires institutional approval.

  • Sep, Oct 2026 Partner outreach and safety review
  • Nov 2026, Feb 2027 Workshop sessions (cohort 1)
  • Mar, Apr 2027 Evaluation survey and facilitator debrief
  • Jun 2027 Pilot report and expansion decision

Upcoming Projects

Programs in planning. Dates indicate intended windows, not guarantees of funding or partnership closure.

Upcoming Applications Nov 2026 Cohort start Jan 2027

Cardily Research Fellows 2027

A selective remote fellowship for students contributing to literature reviews, data briefs, and editorial research under mentorship. Fellows receive structured feedback and published bylines where work meets editorial standards.

  • Nov 1, 2026 Applications open
  • Dec 15, 2026 Application deadline
  • Jan 2027 Cohort begins (12 weeks)
Upcoming Target: Feb 2027

Youth Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Week

A coordinated public-education push on recognition, bystander response, and AED access in schools and community venues, developed with partner organizations where agreements allow.

  • Nov, Dec 2026 Partner confirmations and message review
  • Jan 2027 Asset package finalized
  • Feb 2027 Awareness week activation
Upcoming Launch Q1 2027

Open Cardiovascular Data Brief Series

Short, citable briefs that teach how to read cardiovascular statistics, risk communication, and common chart pitfalls, with transparent methods notes suitable for classrooms and clubs.

  • Dec 2026 Editorial outline and style guide
  • Jan, Feb 2027 First three briefs in review
  • Mar 2027 Series page live on cardily.org