A device to monitor personal exposure to air pollutants
Ultrafine Particulate Monitor for Personal Exposure Assessment
This study is working on a small, battery-powered device that you can wear to track the air pollution around you, helping people with asthma and heart issues understand how it might affect their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Aerodyne Microsystems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Jose, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10670861 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a miniaturized, battery-powered sensor that can monitor exposure to airborne particulate matter in real-time. By utilizing advanced technologies, the sensor aims to provide accurate measurements of particulate pollution, which is linked to serious health conditions like asthma and cardiovascular diseases. Patients can wear this device to gain insights into their exposure levels, helping them understand how environmental factors may affect their health. The project seeks to improve the sensor's performance in various real-world conditions, ensuring reliable data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with asthma, cardiovascular diseases, or those living in areas with high levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have respiratory or cardiovascular conditions may not find direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of health risks associated with air pollution for patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable sensors for environmental monitoring, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
San Jose, UNITED STATES
- Aerodyne Microsystems, INC. — San Jose, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woolsey, David Michael — Aerodyne Microsystems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Woolsey, David Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.