Training students in new technologies for detecting environmental contaminants
Official title: New York Training Center for Emerging Technologies in Industrial Hygiene
Funded at Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy · NIH-10911302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students learn how to use new tools and apps to detect pollution in the workplace, so they can better protect people's health from environmental risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $182,730 |
| NIH project number | 5R25ES033044-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10911302 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be students pursuing degrees in industrial hygiene or related fields who are interested in environmental health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in industrial hygiene education or do not have an interest in environmental health technologies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the training of industrial hygiene students by incorporating new sensor technologies and smartphone applications for detecting environmental pollutants. The program aims to provide hands-on experience with state-of-the-art tools that measure various workplace exposures, including volatile organic compounds and ultraviolet radiation. Collaborations with multiple CUNY institutions will enrich the educational curriculum and research opportunities, ultimately preparing students to better manage environmental health risks. The initiative seeks to improve the understanding and application of these technologies in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-trained professionals who can effectively monitor and control environmental hazards in the workplace.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in utilizing new sensor technologies for environmental monitoring, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established methods.
Where this research is happening
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Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pavilonis, Brian Thomas — Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
- Study coordinator: Pavilonis, Brian Thomas
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.