Turning children's environmental health research into clear, usable guidance
Translation Core
This project will use virtual reality and connected communication tools to help families and pediatric providers learn about environmental risks to young children, especially in Atlanta.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11235937 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Emory researchers will take findings about environmental hazards that affect infants and young children and turn them into easy-to-understand messages for families and clinicians. The team will partner with community members and healthcare providers to design and test those messages. They will use virtual reality storytelling and social communication platforms to increase engagement and reach across neighborhoods. Materials will be created with health literacy best practices so people can understand and act on the information.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are families with children from birth through about age 11 and local pediatric healthcare providers in the Atlanta area who want practical guidance about environmental exposures.
Not a fit: People who live outside the targeted communities or who do not care for young children are unlikely to receive direct benefit from the project's outreach activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help families and clinicians recognize and reduce environmental exposure risks for young children more quickly and effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Health-education efforts using virtual reality and digital communication have shown promise for improving knowledge and engagement, but applying these tools specifically to children's environmental health is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahn, Sun Joo — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Ahn, Sun Joo
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.