Creating strategies to improve health during climate-related disasters
Official title: Futureproofing Health: Developing a Center for Resilient Health in Disasters
Funded at Tufts University Boston · NIH-10835243 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to keep people healthy and strong in communities hit hard by climate-related disasters, especially those that often don't get enough support, and it will work with local groups and experts to come up with practical plans that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tufts University Boston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,504,030 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036118-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10835243 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in underserved communities that are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and disasters.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in regions not affected by climate-related disasters may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing actionable strategies to protect health and enhance resilience in communities affected by climate-related disasters. It aims to gather and analyze data on health outcomes related to climate change, particularly in underserved populations in the Global South. By forming partnerships among universities, policymakers, and community members, the project seeks to create culturally appropriate plans to mitigate health impacts from disasters. The research will involve case studies in various at-risk communities, utilizing innovative data collection and analysis methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better preparedness for communities facing climate-related disasters.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing community-based strategies for disaster resilience, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Tufts University Boston
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coughlan de Perez, Erin — Tufts University Boston
- Study coordinator: Coughlan de Perez, Erin
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.