Improving children's environmental health through data science and community engagement
Advancing Science, Practice, Programming and Policyin Research Translation for Children's Environment Health (Asp3ire)
This study is all about finding better ways to keep kids safe from environmental dangers by using new technology and working with communities, so we can help caregivers understand and tackle these risks together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Corvallis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10997383 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing children's environmental health by developing innovative data science methods and engaging communities to identify environmental hazards. It aims to support and train scientists in this field while funding rapid projects that address pressing environmental concerns affecting children. By leveraging citizen engagement, the research will analyze how and where environmental risks exist, ultimately aiming to improve care coordination and awareness among caregivers and communities. The initiative will also foster interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists dedicated to children's health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children aged 0-11 years and their caregivers who are concerned about environmental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not affected by environmental health concerns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by identifying and mitigating environmental hazards.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using data science and community engagement to address environmental health issues, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Corvallis, United States
- Oregon State University — Corvallis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macdonald, Megan I — Oregon State University
- Study coordinator: Macdonald, Megan I
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.