Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler · NIH-11395049 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional center partner network is working to improve safety and health for agricultural workers and their communities through research, outreach, and translation of best practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tyler, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,470,451 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OH007541-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11395049 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable here as a center-based, population-focused initiative rather than a single patient trial.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly involved in AgFF work or not engaged with the center's programs may see limited immediate benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a regional effort involving researchers, extension partners, and industry groups to strengthen prevention of injuries and illnesses among agricultural, forestry, and fishing workers in the Southwest. It coordinates research, surveillance, and outreach activities to share proven safety practices. The work aims to translate findings into real-world interventions that help workers stay healthy on the job. The center leverages partnerships across states to tailor programs to diverse worker populations and local needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could reduce injuries and illnesses among AgFF workers and improve access to safety resources.
How similar studies have gone: Prior programs in the region have shown improvements when strong partnerships and translation of research into practice are used.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler
Tyler, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Casanova, Vanessa — University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler
- Study coordinator: Casanova, Vanessa
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.