Training future leaders in environmental health and science
Research Experience and Training Coordination Core
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 ID | NIH-10939233 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals interested in environmental health and science, particularly those affected by PFAS contamination.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in environmental health or who do not reside near Superfund sites may not receive benefit from this research.
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 performed: Similar research initiatives have shown success in training professionals and improving community health outcomes in environmental science.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steinberg, Jane Karen — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Steinberg, Jane Karen
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.