A workshop and symposium to improve worker health and safety.
Official title: Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10904552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing people together for a workshop and symposium to share ideas and solutions that can help improve the health and safety of workers everywhere, making workplaces better for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $75,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U13OH012712-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904552 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include workers, employers, educators, and policymakers interested in enhancing workplace health and safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in workplace settings or who do not have an interest in occupational health may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing a workshop and an international symposium focused on Total Worker Health (TWH), which aims to enhance the health and safety of workers. The event will bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including academia, industry, and government, to share research findings and case studies related to worker health. Participants will engage in discussions and workshops designed to build knowledge and skills that can be applied in workplaces. The ultimate goal is to foster collaborations that advance TWH initiatives and address health challenges faced by workers globally.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and safety practices in workplaces, benefiting workers' overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in Total Worker Health have shown promise in improving workplace health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tenney, Liliana — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Tenney, Liliana
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.