Exploring the impact of climate change on health disparities
Equity and Climate Opportunities for Health (ECO-Health) Center: Administrative Core
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 ID | NIH-10983045 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change and related health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by climate change or do not belong to vulnerable communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 performed: 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
San Francisco, United States
- 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 below.