Engaging communities to improve health in response to climate change
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10982286 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping communities stay healthy and strong in the face of climate change by working together, sharing knowledge, and making sure everyone's voice is heard in planning for a healthier future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $243,595 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036748-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982286 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include community members and organizations in the WWAMI region who are affected by climate change and interested in health adaptation strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residing in the WWAMI region or those not impacted by climate change may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Community Engagement Core (CEC) focuses on enhancing health resilience in response to climate change by fostering partnerships and increasing community engagement. It aims to build climate and health literacy through collaboration with local stakeholders, conducting needs assessments, and translating research into actionable strategies. The initiative includes organizing events like stakeholder symposiums and establishing advisory boards to guide future activities, ensuring that community voices are prioritized in health adaptation efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower communities to better adapt to climate-related health challenges, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focused on community engagement and climate adaptation have shown promise in enhancing public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Busch Isaksen, Tania — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Busch Isaksen, Tania
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.