How heatwaves affect kidney health and community solutions
High Heat and Human Health: The Impacts of Heatwaves on Kidney Disease and Data Driven Solutions (The 4H Proposal)
This study is looking at how really hot weather, especially in cities, affects kidney health and aims to find ways to help people stay healthy during heatwaves by improving green spaces and working with communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10949173 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of extreme heat on kidney health, particularly during heatwaves exacerbated by urban heat islands. It aims to understand how environmental factors, such as land use and green space, influence the relationship between heat and kidney dysfunction. The project will also focus on developing community-based interventions to mitigate these health impacts, leveraging partnerships to translate research findings into actionable solutions. By enhancing skills in environmental health, the research seeks to address health disparities related to climate change.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in urban areas who are at risk for kidney disease, particularly those affected by extreme heat.
Not a fit: Patients living in rural areas or those without risk factors for kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals at risk of kidney disease during heatwaves.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown a correlation between heat exposure and kidney health, indicating that this approach builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Daniel Jackson — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Smith, Daniel Jackson
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.