Illinois Occupation Health Surveillance program renewal
Official title: Illinois Occupational Surveillance Program
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11584744 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state-level program continues to monitor occupational injuries and illnesses to identify new hazards and help shape policies to keep workers safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $507,218 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010905-10M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584744 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to individual patients; focuses on population-level surveillance to protect workers.
✕Less likely to help
Not applicable to individual patients; primarily benefits workers and workplace communities.
What this research studies
This project renewal aims to strengthen Illinois’ occupational health surveillance by expanding data systems, health informatics, and stakeholder partnerships. It focuses on active surveillance of injuries and illnesses, especially in high-risk and underserved worker groups. The program also plans to link surveillance data with workplace practices and enforcement activities to create a coordinated safety system. The University of Illinois Chicago team will lead statewide efforts to enhance capacity and inform policy for safer workplaces.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the initiative could lead to earlier hazard detection and stronger policies that reduce workers’ injuries and illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Other state occupational surveillance programs have shown improvements in hazard identification and policy impact when data systems are integrated with enforcement and practice data.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedman, Lee Scott — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Friedman, Lee Scott
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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.