Community Engagement Core for Climate and Community Health
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at University of Cincinnati · NIH-11415910 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-engaged program at the University of Cincinnati helps align research with the real needs of people in Appalachia and the Midwest to improve health during extreme weather.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $270,354 |
| NIH project number | 5P20ES036792-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415910 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are residents and community groups located in Appalachia and the Midwest who are affected by extreme weather and are willing to collaborate with researchers.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged in community partnerships or not affected by extreme weather may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This core works with community members and local organizations to understand health concerns during extreme weather and identify practical interventions like more trees and green spaces. It supports partnerships between researchers and communities to study and implement health strategies that communities perceive as helpful. It also aims to improve two-way communication, sharing findings in clear ways so residents can stay informed and involved.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could experience better health resilience and clearer information during extreme weather.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-engaged efforts have shown that leveraging local knowledge can shape effective health interventions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burbage, Michelle L. — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Burbage, Michelle L.
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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.