Improving community health through climate and environmental justice initiatives
Official title: Community Outreach and Engagement Core
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10981087 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together people in Chicago to work on improving health and fairness in the face of climate change, by helping communities, doctors, and researchers talk and collaborate, so everyone can have a say in finding solutions that really matter to them.
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 | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | September 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,269,186 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019989-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10981087 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are residents of urban communities in Chicago who are impacted by climate-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of urban areas or those not affected by climate change may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on engaging communities in Chicago to address climate health equity and environmental justice. It aims to create effective strategies for protecting urban populations by fostering communication between community members, healthcare providers, and researchers. The project will establish a community advisory group and host regional summits to ensure that local perspectives shape the research priorities. Additionally, it will develop a Climate Health Institute to educate community stakeholders and empower them to participate in climate-related research and solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for urban populations affected by climate change and environmental factors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-driven environmental health initiatives, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chriqui, Jamie F — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Chriqui, Jamie F
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.