Training future scientists in children's environmental health
Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health
This study is all about helping new scientists who want to improve children's health and the environment by giving them training, mentorship, and support, especially encouraging women and underrepresented groups to join in.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990993 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the next generation of scientists in children's environmental health by providing career training and mentorship. It aims to support early-stage investigators and expand their research into areas related to children's health. The program includes maintaining a database of researchers, forming mentoring committees, and facilitating access to funding opportunities. Special emphasis is placed on encouraging participation from women and underrepresented minorities in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include early-stage researchers and scientists interested in children's environmental health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in scientific research or do not have an interest in environmental health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a stronger workforce of scientists dedicated to improving children's environmental health.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in cultivating scientific talent and advancing research in environmental health, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simmons, Rebecca a — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Simmons, Rebecca a
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.