Keeping children safe from harmful chemicals
NYU Collaborative Center In Children's Environmental Health Research and Translation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-11240349
This center develops and spreads practical ways to lower chemical exposures for children and their families, especially in communities and healthcare settings.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11240349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you are a parent, this center works with families, clinics, schools, and community groups to adapt and deliver ways to reduce kids' exposure to harmful chemicals. They test real-world changes such as safer manufacturing or policy shifts, plus diet and behavior steps, and measure how much those changes lower exposures. The team focuses on fitting solutions to different populations and settings, including culturally tailored approaches. They also support public health partners to scale successful strategies so more children can benefit.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants include families with children aged 0–11, community organizations, pediatric clinics, schools, or public health programs willing to try and report on exposure-reduction strategies.
Not a fit: People without children in the 0–11 age range, those not exposed to the targeted chemicals, or those unable to take part in community or clinic programs may not see direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could experience lower chemical exposures for their children and communities could see reduced risks of related health problems.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community, dietary, and policy interventions have shown promise at lowering exposures, but rigorous testing and wide-scale adaptation remain limited.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TRASANDE, LEONARDO — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: TRASANDE, LEONARDO
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.