Creating a system to automate and standardize the use of health-related environmental data.
A Framework for Automated and Reproducible Geomarker Curation and Computation at Scale
This study is working on a way to gather and analyze important information about things like air quality and crime that can affect your health, so that doctors and researchers can better understand and improve health outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10663308 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a framework to automate the curation and computation of geomarkers, which are environmental and community characteristics that can influence health outcomes, such as air pollution and crime rates. By linking these data to existing health records, the project aims to improve access to important health information that can inform public health decisions. The approach involves addressing challenges related to data heterogeneity and ensuring that the data can be used effectively while protecting patient privacy. Ultimately, the goal is to make these valuable data resources more accessible to researchers and healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas with varying levels of environmental exposures, such as air pollution or crime.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in areas with significant environmental health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the ability to identify and address health disparities by providing better access to environmental health data.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using automated data curation methods to improve access to health-related data, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brokamp, Cole — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Brokamp, Cole
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 below.