Investigating how early life microbial exposures affect asthma risk in children.
Administrative Core
This study is looking at how the germs babies are exposed to before and shortly after birth might affect their chances of developing asthma, and it's for families in Tucson, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932530 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of prenatal and early life microbial exposures on the development of asthma in children born in Tucson, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico. The project aims to create a robust administrative framework that will support various scientific efforts, ensuring effective communication and coordination among researchers. By managing day-to-day operations and regulatory compliance, the Administrative Core will facilitate the successful execution of the Binational Early Asthma and Microbiome Study (BEAMS). This initiative seeks to enhance collaboration among transdisciplinary teams to meet critical milestones in asthma research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those born in Tucson, Arizona, or Nogales, Mexico.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not born in the specified locations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for asthma in children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in understanding the relationship between microbial exposures and asthma, indicating potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Fernando D — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Fernando D
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.