Center for Effective and Accessible Health Testing for Extreme Weather (C-EARTH)
Official title: Center for Effective and Accessible Research-based Testing for Health (C-EARTH)
Funded at Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11600932 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aiming to improve health protection during extreme heat in the US through new research capacity, community partnerships, and practical solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $28,188 |
| NIH project number | 3P20TW013028-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11600932 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals at risk from extreme heat, community members, and frontline health workers who can participate in studies or help implement solutions.
✕Less likely to help
Some community members may not directly benefit if they are not exposed to extreme heat or do not participate in the implementation activities.
What this research studies
C-EARTH brings together experts from different fields to study how extreme heat affects health and how to implement evidence-based options to protect people. The center will build new research capacity, develop data systems for tracking heat-related health impacts, and support early-career investigators. Community partners and health workers will help shape solutions that are practical and acceptable in real-world settings. The project emphasizes translation of findings into policies and actions that communities can use to stay healthier during hot weather.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better ways to prevent heat-related illness and death for Americans during extreme heat events.
How similar studies have gone: Previous international research on heat and health supports translating findings into US settings, but direct implementation in communities is still evolving.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rice, Mary B — Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Rice, Mary B
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.