Investigating the impact of climate change on health and community resilience.
Official title: CLIMAte-related Exposures, Adaptation, and Health Equity (CLIMA) Center
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10980382 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change, like heat and smoke from wildfires, impacts people's health in different neighborhoods, and it aims to find ways to help those who are most affected stay healthy and strong.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,107,072 |
| NIH project number | 1P20HL176204-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980382 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas significantly affected by climate change, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live in regions with minimal climate-related health impacts may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The CLIMA Center at the University of Southern California focuses on understanding how climate change affects health equity and community resilience. This research involves creating advanced models to assess exposure to climate-related factors like urban heat and wildfire smoke, while also examining how neighborhoods adapt to these challenges. By linking these findings with electronic medical records, the project aims to identify vulnerable populations and develop effective strategies to enhance health outcomes in the face of climate change.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies that protect vulnerable communities from the adverse effects of climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using community-engaged approaches to address health disparities related to environmental factors, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Habre, Rima — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Habre, Rima
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.