Investigating health impacts of climate change in urban communities
Official title: Cincinnati Climate Change and Health Research Center
Funded at University of Cincinnati · NIH-10983136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change impacts health, especially for people in low-income and marginalized communities, and aims to find ways to help them stay healthy despite challenges like heat and pollution.
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 start | September 26, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,354,820 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036792-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983136 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from low-income or historically marginalized communities who are at risk of health impacts due to climate change.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in areas with minimal exposure to climate change effects may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how climate change affects health outcomes, particularly through exposure to heat, harmful microbes, and environmental toxins. The Cincinnati Climate Change and Health Research Center aims to identify and develop new interventions to help vulnerable populations, such as low-income and historically marginalized communities, become more resilient to these climate-related health risks. The research will involve both community and clinical settings, ensuring that findings are applicable and beneficial to those most affected. By examining local climate changes, the center seeks to create sustainable research practices and foster partnerships with impacted communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and resilience strategies for communities affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in addressing health impacts related to climate change, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morrow, Ardythe L — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Morrow, Ardythe L
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.