Investigating environmental factors that may increase the risk of lymphoid cancers.
Official title: Geospatially modeled environmental risk factors for lymphoid malignancies
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11009040 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how exposure to certain environmental pollutants might increase the risk of blood cancers like Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma, and it’s for anyone who wants to understand how their surroundings could affect their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $690,548 |
| NIH project number | 5R01ES034079-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009040 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals over 21 years old who may have been exposed to environmental pollutants and are at risk for lymphoid malignancies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of exposure to environmental pollutants or who are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how environmental pollutants, such as dioxins and hazardous air pollutants, may contribute to the development of lymphoid malignancies like Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma. By utilizing geographic information system (GIS) modeling, the study aims to assess the risk associated with low-dose and chronic exposure to these pollutants in the general population. The research will analyze data related to inflammation, immune activation, and other factors that may influence cancer risk, providing insights into potential prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for lymphoid cancers by identifying environmental risk factors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated potential links between environmental pollutants and lymphoid cancers, but this research aims to provide more comprehensive data through innovative GIS modeling.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Birmann, Brenda M — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Birmann, Brenda M
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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.