International meeting on climate and health interactions
Official title: 2024 International Meeting of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-11000568 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about putting together an international conference where people can learn and share ideas about how climate change affects our health, especially when it comes to infectious diseases, and it's open to researchers, students, and health professionals from around the world, with options for virtual attendance so everyone can join in.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | July 9, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13ES036854-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000568 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include health professionals, researchers, and students interested in environmental health and climate-related issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research, education, or public health initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this conference.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing an international conference that focuses on the relationship between climate change and health, particularly in the context of infectious diseases. The conference will feature a series of workshops, plenary sessions, and presentations aimed at sharing knowledge and strategies to address these critical issues. Participants will include researchers, students, and health professionals from various countries, fostering collaboration and education on environmental health topics. The event will also allow for virtual attendance, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance understanding of how climate change impacts health, leading to better public health strategies and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on related topics have successfully fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing, indicating a positive trend in addressing environmental health issues.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cormier, Stephania a — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Cormier, Stephania a
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.