Improving health and safety for agricultural workers in the Southeast.
Official title: Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10874355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making farming safer and healthier for agricultural workers by tackling issues like logging dangers, mental health support for farmers, and risks from grain production and diseases, so everyone in the farming community can feel better and work safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,397,527 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OH007547-23 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include agricultural workers, farmers, and their families in the Southeastern United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or do not reside in the Southeastern region may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention focuses on enhancing the health and safety of agricultural workers through a variety of collaborative projects. These initiatives include programs aimed at reducing logging hazards, supporting farmer mental health, assessing exposure risks in grain production, and preventing vector-borne diseases among farmers. By leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines, the center aims to address both persistent and emerging safety concerns in the agricultural sector. Patients and community members can benefit from the resources and support provided by these programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and safety conditions for agricultural workers, leading to better overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focused on agricultural health and safety have shown success in improving conditions for farm workers, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanderson, Wayne T. — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Sanderson, Wayne T.
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.