Turning data into action to improve occupational health in Oregon
Official title: Improving Occupational Health in Oregon: Turning Data to Action
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11584758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A people-focused project uses health data to improve how workers in Oregon stay safe and healthy at work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $404,120 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH012411-05M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (data-to-action project; no specific patient population required)
✕Less likely to help
Some workers or workplaces may not experience immediate changes depending on local resources and uptake.
What this research studies
This project combines existing health and workplace data to identify gaps in occupational safety and turn those findings into practical steps for employers and workers in Oregon. It engages with communities and workplaces to translate data insights into actions, policies, and resources that reduce injuries and illnesses. The effort is led by Oregon Health & Science University in Portland under the NIH U60 program, with a clear goal of making real-world effects on worker health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers in Oregon could see safer jobs and fewer injuries through data-driven actions and better workplace practices.
How similar studies have gone: Other data-to-action health projects have shown that translating data into policy and practice can improve workplace safety.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hurtado, David Alejandro — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hurtado, David Alejandro
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.