Improving children's health by addressing environmental issues and disparities
Center for Children’s Health Assessment, Research Translation, and Combating Environmental Racism (CHARTER)
This study is all about finding better ways to share important information about how the environment affects children's health, especially for Black kids in Atlanta, so that everyone—from families to doctors—can understand and use it to make a positive difference.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001458 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective strategies to communicate and translate important findings about children's environmental health to various stakeholders, including community members, healthcare providers, and academic institutions. By fostering collaboration among researchers, media experts, and community partners, the project aims to create understandable and actionable messages that can directly benefit Black children and communities in Atlanta, who face significant health disparities. The initiative will also nurture the next generation of scientists in the field of environmental health.
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 from Black communities in Atlanta.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those outside the targeted age range or those not residing in the affected communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children in communities affected by environmental racism.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in similar approaches that address environmental health disparities and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccauley, Linda a. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Mccauley, Linda 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.