The effects of extreme heat and wildfire smoke on children's heart health.
Official title: Children’s Cardiovascular Health in a Changing Climate: The Impacts of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11046386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how extreme heat and wildfire smoke might affect kids' heart health, especially during important growth stages, and it aims to find ways to help protect them from these environmental challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 23, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $674,078 |
| NIH project number | 1R01ES036185-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years who are exposed to extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not children or those living in areas with minimal exposure to climate-related hazards may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how climate change, specifically extreme heat and wildfire smoke, affects the cardiovascular health of children. It aims to understand the potential risks these environmental factors pose during critical developmental periods. The study will assess the combined impacts of heat stress and wildfire smoke exposure on children's heart health, utilizing various biomarkers and health assessments. By evaluating household and community adaptation strategies, the research seeks to identify ways to mitigate these risks for vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for protecting children's cardiovascular health in the face of climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that environmental factors like air pollution and heat stress can adversely affect cardiovascular health, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farzan, Shohreh F — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Farzan, Shohreh F
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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.