REACH Center Administrative Core (coordinating multi-institutional climate-health research)
Official title: REACH Center Administrative Core
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11419191 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A coordinated center working with several universities and partners to fund and guide research on geospatial data and climate-related health risks in the Washington, DC region.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $96,850 |
| NIH project number | 5P20ES036775-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419191 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a direct patient-entry study; the program supports research infrastructure that may benefit communities exposed to climate-sensitive health risks.
✕Less likely to help
Direct clinical benefits may not occur immediately; the impact is through improved regional health research infrastructure and policy.
What this research studies
This grant supports the Administrative Core of the REACH Center, which funds and coordinates three cores focused on development, community engagement, and exposure assessment. It brings together multiple institutions to bridge geospatial data with health-protective solutions for climate-sensitive risks. The core leadership and staff manage governance, budgeting, and collaboration with investigators, government partners, NIH, and community stakeholders. The effort emphasizes cross-institutional partnerships and transparent communication to accelerate impactful climate and health research. Overall, it aims to create a robust infrastructure for translational climate-health work in the National Capital Region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the region could benefit from faster development and implementation of climate-related health protections and policies guided by coordinated research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous center-based administrative cores have shown that strong governance and cross-institution collaboration can accelerate translational research.
Where this research is happening
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George Washington University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anenberg, Susan — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Anenberg, Susan
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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.