Training for managing health risks from nanomaterials and electronic products
Occupational and Environmental Exposures and Work Practices for Nanomaterials and Electronic Products
This program is all about training students and professionals in Southern California to keep people safe from health risks related to new technologies, like nanotechnology, by offering classes and hands-on research experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899473 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on providing professional training in industrial hygiene and environmental health sciences to graduate students and industrial hygienists in Southern California. It includes academic curricula, research experiences, and continuing education courses aimed at preparing the next generation of professionals to manage health risks associated with emerging technologies like nanotechnology. The program recruits diverse students to pursue advanced degrees in these fields, fostering a multidisciplinary approach through collaboration with institutions like UCLA, UC Irvine, and California State University campuses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include graduate students and industrial hygienists interested in occupational and environmental health sciences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing careers in industrial hygiene or environmental health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and health of workers exposed to nanomaterials and electronic products.
How similar studies have performed: Previous training programs in industrial hygiene and environmental health have shown success in improving workforce safety and health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsai, Candace Sujung — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Tsai, Candace Sujung
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 below.