Investigating health effects in a community exposed to environmental hazards
Fernald Community Cohort: Research Resource for Environmental Epidemiology
This study is looking at how living near a former uranium processing site might affect people's health, using information collected over many years, to help us understand any health risks and improve care for those who were exposed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10645160 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Fernald Community Cohort (FCC) involves a large group of individuals who were part of a medical monitoring program for residents living near a former uranium processing site. This research utilizes extensive data collected over 18 years, including questionnaires and biological samples, to explore the health impacts of environmental exposures. Patients can benefit from the findings as they may lead to a better understanding of how such exposures affect health and inform future medical care. The study aims to identify disease biomarkers and early biological effects related to environmental hazards.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who lived near the former uranium processing site at Fernald and participated in the medical monitoring program.
Not a fit: Patients who did not live in the vicinity of the uranium processing site or who were not part of the medical monitoring program may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights into the health impacts of environmental exposures, potentially leading to improved health monitoring and interventions for affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar cohort studies has shown success in identifying health outcomes related to environmental exposures, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pinney, Susan Mengel — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Pinney, Susan Mengel
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 below.