Investigating health impacts of unconventional oil and gas development using satellite data
Official title: Estimating acute impacts of unconventional oil and gas development on cause-specific hospitalization via satellite-based exposure assessment
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11078912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how living near unconventional oil and gas development sites might impact the health of nearby communities by using satellite technology to track pollution levels and their effects on residents.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $248,999 |
| NIH project number | 4R00ES034459-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11078912 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are residents living in rural U.S. communities near unconventional oil and gas development sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living far from unconventional oil and gas development sites or in urban areas may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to assess the acute health effects of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD) on nearby communities by utilizing advanced satellite-based exposure assessments. It addresses critical gaps in previous studies by accurately capturing short-term exposure variations and quantifying specific pollutants associated with UOGD. By employing rigorous causal inference methods, the research seeks to provide actionable evidence regarding the health risks posed by UOGD construction activities. This approach will help identify how these environmental factors may affect the health of residents living near UOGD sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and mitigation of health risks associated with unconventional oil and gas development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that satellite-based exposure assessments can effectively identify environmental health risks, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Longxiang — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Li, Longxiang
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.