Following Children from the Wisconsin Infant Cohort
Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort (WISC) ECHO Pediatric Follow-Up
This project follows children from rural Wisconsin families to understand how early life experiences and environment might affect their risk of developing asthma.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11319089 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Asthma is a common breathing condition affecting many children, often leading to hospital visits. This project continues to follow children from the Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort, focusing on those from rural families and farms. We are exploring how unique environmental factors, such as exposure to animals and green spaces in their homes and neighborhoods, along with hormonal changes during adolescence, might influence the cells in their airways. By analyzing nasal cell samples, we aim to identify specific patterns that link early life experiences to whether a child develops asthma later on. This helps us understand the unique health outcomes in rural children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project involves children who are already part of the Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort and are being followed into mid-childhood and early adolescence.
Not a fit: Patients not part of the existing Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort would not directly benefit from participation in this specific follow-up.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help identify early life factors that contribute to childhood asthma, potentially leading to new ways to prevent or manage the condition.
How similar studies have performed: Observational cohort studies have successfully identified risk factors for various diseases, and this approach builds on established methods for tracking health over time.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gern, James E. — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Gern, James E.
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.