Understanding and preventing environmental exposures that affect health and development
UCSF Environmental Research and Translation for Health Center (EaRTH Center)
The UCSF EaRTH Center is working to find ways to protect people from harmful environmental factors that can affect pregnancy and development, and they want to share their findings with both future scientists and the community to help everyone understand how our surroundings impact our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10815576 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UCSF Environmental Research and Translation for Health Center (EaRTH Center) focuses on identifying and preventing harmful environmental exposures that can impact reproduction and development. This research involves collaboration across various disciplines and utilizes advanced technology to address complex environmental health issues. The center aims to educate both future scientists and the public about environmental health, fostering a deeper understanding of how these factors influence human health throughout life. By creating new research opportunities and partnerships, the EaRTH Center seeks to improve health outcomes related to environmental risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals concerned about the effects of environmental factors on reproductive health and development.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by environmental exposures or those with unrelated health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in preventing health issues related to environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have shown success in addressing environmental health issues, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woodruff, Tracey J. — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Woodruff, Tracey J.
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.