A resource for analyzing environmental health exposures
Official title: Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR): Coordinating Center
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11096066 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5U24ES026539-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11096066 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research related to environmental exposures may not receive direct benefits from this resource.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Merrill, Lori — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Merrill, Lori
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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.