Anga Center Capacity Building Core for health and extreme weather research
Official title: Anga Center Capacity Building Core
Funded at Columbia Univ New York Morningside · NIH-11418083 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to build capacity for research and collaboration to understand and address health risks from extreme weather in East Africa and parts of the U.S.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $146,997 |
| NIH project number | 5P20TW012808-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418083 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include community members in EW-exposed regions who participate in educational workshops, co-learning activities, or community health programs.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in community-engaged activities or those outside EW-exposed regions may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program aims to strengthen infrastructure, training, and partnerships so researchers and communities can study how extreme weather affects health. It emphasizes collaboration between East Africa and U.S. communities, with focus on practical learning and community engagement. The core supports educational workshops, experiential learning, and shared research exchange to develop evidence-based responses to EW-related health threats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could improve local health responses and resilience to extreme weather in both East Africa and the U.S.
How similar studies have gone: Previous capacity-building initiatives have shown that structured training and cross-regional collaboration enhance research outputs and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia Univ New York Morningside
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muita, Richard R — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Muita, Richard R
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.