A resource for analyzing environmental health exposures
Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR): Coordinating Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WESTAT, INC. · NIH-11096066
This study is working to build a helpful resource for researchers to better understand how things in our environment affect our health, making it easier for them to share information and work together.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WESTAT, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11096066 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a comprehensive infrastructure called the Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR) to support researchers in studying environmental health exposures. It will provide access to laboratory analyses and statistical methods, enabling researchers to incorporate environmental factors into their studies. The Coordinating Center will serve as a hub for managing resources, proposal submissions, and quality standards, ensuring that researchers can effectively utilize the available services. By facilitating collaboration and data sharing, this project seeks to enhance the understanding of how environmental exposures impact health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals of all ages who are affected by environmental health issues or are part of studies examining such exposures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research related to environmental exposures may not receive direct benefits from this resource.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of environmental health impacts, ultimately benefiting public health initiatives and policies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully established similar resources, indicating a promising potential for this approach to enhance environmental health studies.
Where this research is happening
ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES
- WESTAT, INC. — ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MERRILL, LORI — WESTAT, INC.
- Study coordinator: MERRILL, LORI
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.