Improving children's health by addressing environmental factors
Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health
This study is all about making kids healthier by turning scientific knowledge into real actions in the community, focusing on issues like asthma, lead exposure, and air pollution, and it’s designed for families and caregivers who want to create a safer environment for their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990990 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing children's environmental health by translating scientific knowledge into community action. It involves collaboration with various organizations to engage with communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers through educational sessions, webinars, and direct interventions. The center specifically targets issues like asthma prevention, lead exposure, air pollution, and endocrine disruptors, aiming to implement effective strategies for healthier environments for children. The initiative also supports the development of future scientists in this field through mentorship and pilot project funding.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those living in areas affected by environmental hazards.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those not residing in the targeted environmental areas may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in children's health by reducing environmental risks and promoting healthier living conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar community-based approaches to improving children's health through environmental interventions.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simmons, Rebecca a — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Simmons, Rebecca a
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.