Improving standards for data on emerging water contaminants and their health effects
Official title: Accelerating Data and Metadata Standards in the Environmental Health Sciences Study of Emerging Water Contaminants
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11088882 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve our understanding of harmful substances in drinking water by creating easy-to-use data and tools that help everyone, from researchers to the public, learn more about how these contaminants can affect health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $604,730 |
| NIH project number | 5R24ES036135-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088882 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in areas with known water contamination issues or those concerned about the health impacts of emerging contaminants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by water contamination or who do not have health concerns related to environmental exposures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the public health issue of water contamination by developing and standardizing data related to emerging contaminants found in drinking water. It aims to create data that is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), which is essential for understanding the health impacts of these contaminants. The project will involve collaboration with various stakeholders to refine data standards and develop software tools that facilitate the integration of diverse exposure-related data. By enhancing data quality and accessibility, the research seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps regarding the health effects of these contaminants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of health risks associated with contaminated drinking water.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving data standards and integration in environmental health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cheung, Kei-Hoi — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Cheung, Kei-Hoi
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.