Exploring how environmental factors affect lung health and social equity.
Official title: 2024 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference: From Smog to Social Equity: How the Exposome Shapes Our Respiratory Health
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10999843 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference is a friendly gathering where experts will share ideas about how things like air quality, what we eat, and our communities affect our lung health, helping researchers find new ways to tackle breathing problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $35,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HL176036-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999843 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals interested in respiratory health, particularly those affected by conditions like asthma, COPD, or ARDS.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by respiratory conditions or those who do not have an interest in environmental health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference will focus on the exposome, which encompasses all environmental influences on health throughout a person's life. This conference will bring together experts from various fields to discuss how factors like air pollution, diet, and social determinants impact respiratory health. Attendees will engage in sessions covering topics such as smoking, climate change, and the microbiome, fostering collaboration and innovation in lung disease research. The event will also include opportunities for networking and career development for early career researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for respiratory health issues influenced by environmental factors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and studies focusing on the exposome and respiratory health have shown promise in advancing knowledge and collaboration in this field.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chandra, Divay — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Chandra, Divay
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.