Analyzing the impact of climate and health data in communities
Official title: Geospatial Data Analysis Core
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10981088 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate changes affect children's health by creating new data that combines information about the environment and health, and it aims to work with communities to make sure everyone can use the findings to help improve health in their area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | September 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,097,322 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019989-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10981088 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years living in urban areas affected by environmental factors like air pollution.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in urban areas or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and analyzing geospatial data to understand the relationship between climate factors and health outcomes, particularly in children. It involves creating innovative datasets that combine environmental and health-related information, which will be used by a multidisciplinary team of scientists. The project aims to engage with communities to ensure that the findings are accessible and beneficial, ultimately training local citizens to participate in climate health initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for health issues related to climate change in children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using geospatial data to analyze health impacts of environmental factors, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Basu, Sanjib — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Basu, Sanjib
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.