Evaluating and sharing solutions to reduce health risks from heat stress due to climate change.
Official title: Implementation Solutions, and Evaluation Core
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-10982803 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for the best ways to help people stay cool and healthy during hot weather, especially as temperatures rise due to climate change, and it will share these helpful tips with communities in places like Boston, Madagascar, and South Africa.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $294,827 |
| NIH project number | 1P20TW013028-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982803 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas vulnerable to heat stress, particularly in urban settings affected by climate change.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in regions with minimal heat stress or those not affected by climate change may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on evaluating and disseminating effective solutions to mitigate the health impacts of heat stress, particularly as climate change leads to increased temperatures. By employing an implementation science approach, the project aims to understand how these solutions can be tailored to local contexts and effectively communicated to communities. The research will involve rigorous data collection and analysis in various locations, including Boston, Madagascar, and South Africa, to assess the effectiveness of cooling interventions. The goal is to ensure that these solutions are not only scientifically sound but also practical and accessible for decision-makers and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce heat-related health issues and improve community resilience to climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in implementing climate adaptation strategies, but this specific approach to integrating implementation science in climate health solutions is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramanadhan, Shoba — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Ramanadhan, Shoba
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.