Exploring the impact of climate change on health disparities
Official title: Equity and Climate Opportunities for Health (ECO-Health) Center: Administrative Core
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10983045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change impacts health, especially for communities that face more environmental challenges, and it aims to work with these communities to find practical ways to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | September 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,506,429 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019994-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change and related health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by climate change or do not belong to vulnerable communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how climate change affects health outcomes, particularly for communities that are disproportionately impacted by environmental factors. The ECO-Health Center at the University of California aims to engage with these communities to develop solutions that address both climate-related health risks and social inequities. The project will involve training programs, workshops, and the creation of a data hub to facilitate research and collaboration. By integrating community input and advanced data analytics, the research seeks to create actionable strategies for improving health equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community engagement and data-driven approaches, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiser, Sheri Dawn — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Weiser, Sheri Dawn
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.