Investigating the effects of chemicals that disrupt hormonal systems
Official title: Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Hazards and Opportunities (ECHO)
Funded at Marine Biological Laboratory · NIH-10899659 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain chemicals we encounter in everyday life might affect our hormone system, and it's for anyone interested in understanding how these substances can impact our health and the environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marine Biological Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Woods Hole, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $196,283 |
| NIH project number | 5R25ES033448-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899659 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals exposed to EDCs through their environment or lifestyle, particularly those in agricultural or industrial settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals or who do not have related health concerns may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how various chemicals, commonly found in agriculture, industry, and consumer products, can interfere with the endocrine system in humans and other organisms. It aims to explore the biological impacts of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) through a combination of human biomonitoring, epidemiological studies, and experimental investigations. The project emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address the complex challenges posed by EDCs and to develop effective strategies for mitigating their effects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health outcomes by identifying and mitigating the risks associated with endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown significant impacts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on health, indicating that this area of study is both relevant and critical for advancing our understanding of environmental health.
Where this research is happening
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Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hyman, Linda E — Marine Biological Laboratory
- Study coordinator: Hyman, Linda E
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.