Research Experience and Training Coordination Core for Environmental Health and Safety
Official title: Research Experience and Training Coordination Core
Funded at Texas A&m University · NIH-11398609 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center at Texas A&M helps train students and fellows while coordinating experiences for people working on hazardous waste cleanup and protecting communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $55,694 |
| NIH project number | 5P42ES027704-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398609 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for this grant as described; it focuses on training and coordination rather than direct patient participation.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation is described; the grant centers on training and coordinating research activities.
What this research studies
This grant supports a hub that coordinates training and research experiences across biomedical, engineering, data science, and social science teams. It focuses on preparing graduate students and postdocs to handle complex chemical exposures and environmental emergencies in real-world settings. The RETCC brings together scientists and practitioners to design education pathways, share best practices, and connect researchers with first responders and communities. The core aims to streamline learning, collaboration, and professional development within the Superfund Center’s interdisciplinary work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could strengthen the skills of the next generation of researchers and responders dealing with hazardous exposures and environmental health challenges.
How similar studies have gone: The model of an integrated training/coordination core within environmental health research has shown value in past centers by enhancing collaboration and career development.
Where this research is happening
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Texas A&m University
College Station, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brinkmeyer-Langford, Candice L. — Texas A&m University
- Study coordinator: Brinkmeyer-Langford, Candice L.
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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.