Training future leaders in environmental health and science
Official title: Research Experience and Training Coordination Core
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10939233 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future leaders learn how to tackle PFAS pollution near Superfund sites, so they can work together with communities to create healthier environments over the next five years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 24, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $96,702 |
| NIH project number | 1P42ES036506-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10939233 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals interested in environmental health and science, particularly those affected by PFAS contamination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in environmental health or who do not reside near Superfund sites may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing PFAS contamination around Superfund sites by training future leaders in environmental health, science, and engineering. It aims to provide hands-on training and collaborative mentorship through a structured program that includes cross-disciplinary curricula and research opportunities. Participants will engage in community engagement and data science to promote healthier environments in affected communities. The program is designed to unite trainees and mentors to work towards common goals over a five-year period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and environmental conditions in communities affected by PFAS contamination.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown success in training professionals and improving community health outcomes in environmental science.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steinberg, Jane Karen — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Steinberg, Jane Karen
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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.