Protecting communities from chemical mixtures after environmental disasters
Comprehensive tools and models for addressing exposure to mixtures during environmental emergency-related contamination events
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY · NIH-11126693
Create new lab, computer, and field tools to help first responders and nearby communities understand and reduce health risks from chemical mixtures after spills or extreme weather.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126693 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Researchers at Texas A&M are combining laboratory tests, computer models, and field measurements to identify and characterize hazardous chemical mixtures released by accidents or extreme weather. The program focuses on tools that can quickly estimate exposure levels and predict pediatric airway and feto-maternal risks. Teams will work with data scientists, geoscientists, and engineers to translate findings into guidance for first responders and affected communities. The work applies to both existing contaminated sites and emergency-related contamination events.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or outreach are people living near contaminated waste sites or disaster-affected areas, especially children and pregnant people who may face higher risks from airborne chemicals.
Not a fit: People whose health issues are unrelated to environmental chemical exposures or who live far from contamination events are unlikely to see direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could enable faster warnings and targeted protections that reduce respiratory problems in children and protect pregnant people during contamination events.
How similar studies have performed: Parts of the program build on established exposure science and risk models, but integrating rapid-response tools for complex chemical mixtures and pediatric/feto-maternal risks is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES
- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY — COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RUSYN, IVAN — TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RUSYN, IVAN
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.