Assessing health impacts of climate solutions using big data
REACH Center Exposure Assessment Core
This study is looking at how climate change affects our health and fairness in healthcare, using advanced tools and data to help researchers understand the health risks from things like air quality, so that everyone can benefit from better solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10982797 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The REACH Center Exposure Assessment Core focuses on evaluating how climate solutions affect health and equity by utilizing big data and advanced statistical methods. This research aims to develop new tools and techniques for assessing exposure to environmental factors, such as air quality and climate-related hazards. By integrating various datasets, including satellite imagery and ground monitoring, the project seeks to provide researchers with the necessary resources to analyze the health impacts of climate change effectively. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and interventions related to climate-related health risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas affected by climate-related health risks, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions exacerbated by environmental factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by climate-related health issues or who live in regions with minimal environmental exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes by informing policies and interventions that address the health impacts of climate change.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using big data and exposure assessment techniques to analyze health impacts related to environmental factors, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- George Washington University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tong, Daniel — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Tong, Daniel
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 below.