Training professionals to manage health risks from new technologies
The Interdisciplinary Training, Education and Research Activities for Assessing and Controlling Contaminants from Emerging Technologies (InTERACCT) Program
This study is creating an online training program to help workers learn how to safely handle new technologies that might pose health risks, using fun activities and real-life examples to make the learning engaging and practical.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894784 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on preparing a skilled workforce to handle potential health hazards associated with emerging technologies. It aims to develop a comprehensive online curriculum that covers essential topics such as chemical hazard recognition, exposure assessment, and risk management. The curriculum will include interactive modules featuring animations, exercises, and real-world examples from fields like nanotechnology and drug delivery systems. By providing interdisciplinary research experiences, the program seeks to enhance the skills of professionals in industrial hygiene.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include professionals and students in fields related to occupational health, safety, and emerging technologies.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in occupational health or those not working with emerging technologies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve worker health and safety in industries utilizing emerging technologies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing workforce readiness and safety in various industrial sectors.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnold, Susan — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Arnold, Susan
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.