Improving health equity in the face of climate change
Official title: Equity and Climate Opportunities for Health (ECO-Health) Center
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10983044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change impacts the health of vulnerable communities in California, and it aims to find ways to help these communities become healthier and more resilient by working directly with them and providing training to support diversity in health research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | September 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000,468 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019994-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from communities that are significantly impacted by climate change and health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not from climate-affected communities or do not experience health disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on how climate change affects health disparities among vulnerable communities in California. It aims to identify and address social and structural factors that worsen health risks due to climate-sensitive exposures. By engaging with affected communities, the project will develop tailored solutions to enhance resilience and improve health outcomes. The research will also include training programs to support diversity and inclusion in health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for communities disproportionately affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community engagement and targeted interventions, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiser, Sheri Dawn — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Weiser, Sheri Dawn
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.