Global health research and training on air pollution and heat exposure in Eastern Africa
Official title: Global Environmental and Occupational Health Research and Training for Eastern Africa
Funded at Addis Ababa University · NIH-11305271 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A U01 grant supports a mentored, interdisciplinary program to study how air pollution and extreme heat exposure affect health in Eastern Africa and to train researchers with a focus on improving health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Addis Ababa University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) |
| Project start | September 28, 2015 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $90,041 |
| NIH project number | 5U01TW010094-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11305271 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include children and adolescents in Eastern Africa exposed to high air pollution or occupational heat stress, and local researchers seeking mentorship in environmental health.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not enrolled in the program or those outside the target regions may not directly benefit from this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds a hub-based research and training program in Eastern Africa (Ethiopia, with partners in Kenya and Uganda) to understand how air pollution and hot work conditions impact respiratory health, kidney function, blood pressure, and neurocognition. The program includes collaboration with Addis Ababa University and regional centers, plus development of US-developed air quality monitoring tools. It emphasizes mentoring and capacity building to advance actionable health research relevant to affected communities. Activities will span data collection on exposure, health outcomes, and implementation of technologies to monitor air quality under real-world conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could inform safer air quality standards and improve health protections for children and adolescents exposed to pollution and heat.
How similar studies have gone: The approach builds on established work like the California Children’s Health Study, adapting lessons to Eastern Africa with expanded monitoring capabilities.
Where this research is happening
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Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumie, Abera Takele — Addis Ababa University
- Study coordinator: Kumie, Abera Takele
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.