Training leaders in occupational health and safety.
Official title: Harvard TH Chan Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-10895255 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future leaders in workplace health and safety learn how to make jobs safer and healthier, so they can tackle real issues and improve the well-being of workers everywhere.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,498,355 |
| NIH project number | 5T42OH008416-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895255 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include graduate students and professionals seeking advanced training in occupational health and safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in occupational health fields or who do not seek training in this area may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on training future leaders in the field of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive educational program. It combines practical coursework with field experiences, allowing graduate students to tackle current workplace health issues and learn effective methods for creating safe work environments. The program includes specialized tracks in industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, and epidemiology, preparing students for impactful careers in both clinical practice and research. By fostering expertise in these areas, the initiative aims to enhance the understanding and prevention of work-related diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace safety and health outcomes for workers across various industries.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have successfully trained leaders in occupational health, contributing to advancements in workplace safety and health practices.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Christiani, David C — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Christiani, David C
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.