Center for Health, Work and Environment
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11623426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center dedicated to improving health in people who work, by studying how jobs affect well-being and safety.
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, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,016,445 |
| NIH project number | 6U19OH011227-10M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623426 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are workers in various industries who could benefit from safer work environments or improved occupational health resources.
✕Less likely to help
Workers in settings not directly addressed by workplace health initiatives may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This center brings together researchers to explore how workplace conditions influence health, safety, and quality of life. It uses collaborative projects to generate practical knowledge that can help workers, employers, and healthcare providers make safer, healthier work environments. The effort spans multiple disciplines and aims to translate findings into real-world guidelines and tools for workplaces. Participation could involve sharing workplace data, collaborating on studies, or contributing to safety initiatives that affect workers’ daily lives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to better workplace health policies, safer job practices, and resources that protect workers’ well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in occupational health has shown that targeted interventions can reduce injuries and improve health outcomes in specific industries.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newman, Lee S — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Newman, Lee S
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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.