REACH Center: turning climate and geospatial data into healthier communities
Official title: Research and Engagement for Action on Climate and Health (REACH) Center
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11419149 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center is bringing together large geospatial data and partners to turn climate-health insights into real actions that protect people’s health.
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) | $1,195,966 |
| NIH project number | 5P20ES036775-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419149 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable in the traditional sense; the work aims to improve population health through better climate-related health interventions and policy.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly exposed to climate-related health risks may see indirect benefits through improved community interventions.
What this research studies
This NIH-supported center partners multiple universities and organizations to study how climate factors affect health using big geospatial data. It emphasizes collaboration and research translation so findings can inform local and national health actions. The work spans discovery to applied research with strong ties to government, nonprofits, and policy makers. The center is based near Washington, DC, leveraging regional connections to accelerate impact on health and climate policy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to health-protective strategies and policies informed by climate and geographic data.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that geospatial climate-health research can guide effective public health actions and policy changes.
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
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.