Improving how we track chemicals from the environment to health outcomes
Official title: Data Standards to Support Integrated Source to Outcome Modeling
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11115584 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how everyday chemicals in our environment can impact our health, and it's designed for anyone interested in understanding these connections better, so we can make smarter choices to protect our well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $742,427 |
| NIH project number | 5R24ES036127-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11115584 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been exposed to environmental chemicals and are at risk for adverse health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not exposed to environmental chemicals or do not have related health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of how chemicals in the environment affect human health by integrating various scientific disciplines. It aims to create better communication tools and standards that link chemical exposure to health outcomes through precise descriptions of biological processes. By collaborating with data generators, modelers, and public health officials, the project seeks to improve the accuracy of predicting health risks associated with environmental exposures. This integration will help in making informed public health decisions based on comprehensive data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies that better protect individuals from harmful environmental exposures.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in integrating environmental health data to improve public health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hines, David — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Hines, David
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.