Meetings on environmental health and infectious diseases in the Pacific Basin
Official title: 2023 Focus Meeting of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-10753652 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is bringing together experts to talk about how to better handle health issues like infectious diseases in the Pacific Basin, especially what we've learned from COVID-19, so that everyone can work together to improve public health in developing countries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $25,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13ES035638-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10753652 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children aged 0-21 living in Southeast Asia and their families, as well as healthcare professionals working in these communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in the targeted age group or geographic area, or those not affected by infectious diseases, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing a series of focus meetings and conferences aimed at discussing critical topics related to environmental health and infectious diseases, particularly in the Pacific Basin region. The meetings will bring together experts to share knowledge and strategies, especially lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants can engage in workshops, presentations, and discussions that focus on improving public health responses to infectious diseases. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and enhance educational resources for addressing health challenges in developing countries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing infectious diseases in vulnerable populations, particularly children in developing regions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous meetings and conferences on environmental health have shown success in fostering collaboration and generating actionable insights, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cormier, Stephania a — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Cormier, Stephania a
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.