Train the next generation of PFAS scientists and community partners
Official title: Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC)
Funded at University of Rhode Island · NIH-11389423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center grant supports training and coordinating experiences for graduate students and postdocs to study PFAS pollution, its effects, and how to translate findings into safer communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $81,162 |
| NIH project number | 5P42ES027706-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11389423 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
There are no specific patient participants in this core training grant; the work trains future researchers who may indirectly benefit communities affected by PFAS.
✕Less likely to help
The grant itself does not enroll patients or recruit participants for clinical studies.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Training Coordination Core within URI’s STEEP center to provide hands-on learning opportunities for trainees at multiple institutions. It emphasizes interdisciplinary experiences across science, remediation, policy, and community outreach, with new teams focused on education, translation, policy support, and engagement. Trainees will work on real PFAS projects, gain skills in communication and community interaction, and participate in translational activities that connect research to practical solutions. The goal is to prepare skilled scientists and engineers who can address emerging contaminants and their impact on people and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities exposed to PFAS could benefit from faster application of research findings to reduce exposure and improve public health.
How similar studies have gone: Other training cores within SRP centers have shown success in building workforce capacity and translating research to communities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slitt, Angela L — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Slitt, Angela L
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.