Improving indoor air quality for healthier living at home
Official title: Citizen-Science Technology for Healthy Living at Home
Funded at Access Sensor Technologies, LLC · NIH-10710042 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people keep their homes healthy by making it easier to check the air quality inside, especially for those living in areas that might be more affected by pollution.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Access Sensor Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $621,766 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MD014915-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10710042 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals and families living in urban areas, particularly those in communities of color who may be more affected by air pollution.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in rural areas with minimal exposure to air pollution may not benefit significantly from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and improving indoor air quality, which is crucial since people spend most of their time indoors. It aims to develop affordable and user-friendly technology that allows residents to monitor air pollution levels in their homes. By characterizing in-home air quality, the project seeks to provide valuable insights into the sources of air pollution and how they affect health, particularly for communities disproportionately impacted by environmental factors. The approach involves engaging citizens in the monitoring process to create a more comprehensive understanding of air quality in residential settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in indoor air quality, reducing health risks associated with air pollution for many households.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using citizen-science approaches to monitor environmental factors, indicating that this method could be effective in improving indoor air quality.
Where this research is happening
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Access Sensor Technologies, LLC
Fort Collins, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reilly, Thomas — Access Sensor Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Reilly, Thomas
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.