A web platform to help communities understand environmental health research results
Official title: Translating Research to Action & Knowledge (TRAK) Portal: a web-based platform for report-back of research results
Funded at Oregon State University · NIH-11090396 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online tool called the TRAK Portal that will help people and communities easily find and understand important information about environmental and public health, so they can see how their own data fits in with others and make better decisions for their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Corvallis, United States) |
| Project start | May 16, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $408,313 |
| NIH project number | 5R01ES036256-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11090396 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals and communities interested in understanding their environmental health data and improving their health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in environmental health issues or do not have access to the necessary technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create the TRAK Portal, a user-friendly web-based tool designed to help individuals and communities access and understand environmental and public health research findings. By focusing on clear data visualization and ethical information sharing, the TRAK Portal will empower users to see how their data compares to others and contextualize it within their communities. The project builds on previous studies and aims to enhance environmental health literacy, making research results more accessible and actionable for the public.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve public understanding of environmental health risks and empower communities to make informed decisions to reduce exposure to hazards.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing tools for reporting back research results, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon State University
Corvallis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rohlman, Diana — Oregon State University
- Study coordinator: Rohlman, Diana
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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.