Community Engagement Core for Environmental Health and Trust Building
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at Michigan State University · NIH-11394799 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to strengthen how scientists, government, and communities work together to reduce hazardous dioxin exposure by building trust and addressing vulnerabilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 1997 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $143,769 |
| NIH project number | 5P42ES004911-31 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394799 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents in the targeted Michigan communities who live near dioxin-contaminated sites and are interested in health education and prevention efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in or affected by the specific community engagement activities or those outside the targeted areas.
What this research studies
This initiative partners with Michigan state health authorities to hold a series of community engagements in Saginaw, St. Clair Shores, and Otsego, focusing on listening, empowerment, and evaluation. It emphasizes improving communication and collaborations between researchers, public health officials, and residents affected by dioxins. The goal is to translate scientific findings into trusted, practical actions that communities can adopt to reduce risk over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities will gain clearer, more trustworthy public health guidance and better pathways to reduce exposure to hazardous substances.
How similar studies have gone: Past community engagement efforts in environmental health have shown improvements in trust and adoption of protective actions when researchers actively listen and respond to community needs.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamm, Joseph — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Hamm, Joseph
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.