Chemical Analysis Core supports safer environments by measuring toxic VOCs
Official title: Chemical Analysis Core
Funded at Wayne State University · NIH-11394840 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A specialized core lab helps researchers and communities in post-industrial cities measure and track volatile organic compounds to protect mothers and babies from exposure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $60,033 |
| NIH project number | 5P42ES030991-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394840 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Communities and pregnant people in affected urban areas who may be exposed to VOCs through soil, groundwater, and indoor environments.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without exposure to VOCs or those in areas not served by CLEAR-related activities may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Chemical Analysis Core to develop accurate, high-throughput tools for detecting VOCs and their metabolites in environmental samples and human-related matrices. It aims to provide training, methods, and technologies that CLEAR teams can use to quantify exposure levels and identify biomarkers of environmental health risk. The work includes collaboration with the Community Engagement Core to ensure findings reach affected communities and inform mitigation strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better monitoring of environmental exposures and clearer guidance to reduce risks for mothers and infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous projects have shown that robust analytical tools improve exposure assessment and enable targeted public health actions.
Where this research is happening
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Wayne State University
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Westrick, Judy a — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Westrick, Judy a
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.