Training programs for managing hazardous substances and improving occupational health
Michigan-Ohio Occupational Research Education (MOORE) Program
The MOORE program is designed to help graduate students and health professionals learn how to safely manage harmful substances at work by giving them hands-on training and research opportunities in areas like new technologies and home health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904871 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Michigan-Ohio Occupational Research Education Program (MOORE) aims to enhance the training of professionals in evaluating and managing hazardous substances. This program will provide graduate students and occupational health practitioners with research experiences and training focused on emerging technologies, home health care, sustainability, and ergonomics related to aerosol exposure. Participants will engage in multidisciplinary teams from leading universities, developing web-based educational modules that address critical themes in occupational and environmental health. The program seeks to prepare a skilled workforce to address the challenges posed by hazardous materials in various work environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include graduate students and current occupational health and safety practitioners interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in environmental health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in occupational health or environmental safety may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved training for professionals, resulting in better management of hazardous substances and enhanced occupational health and safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous educational programs focused on occupational health have shown success in improving workforce training and safety practices.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Batterman, Stuart a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Batterman, Stuart 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.