Understanding Childhood Allergies and the Environment
Childhood Allergy and the NeOnatal Environment (CANOE) ECHO Pediatric Follow-Up and New Enrollment
This research aims to understand how early life experiences and surroundings might lead to allergies and asthma in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11319116 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to learn how things like air pollution, green spaces, and the tiny germs on our skin and in our noses (our microbiome) affect babies. We believe these early exposures can change how a baby's body develops, especially the protective layers in their nose and skin. By looking at these changes, we hope to discover why some children develop conditions like asthma and eczema. This knowledge could help us find new ways to prevent these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on pregnant mothers and their infants, particularly those who might be at risk for developing allergies or asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who are already adults with established allergic diseases may not directly benefit from this early-life prevention-focused research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new strategies for preventing asthma and allergies in children by understanding and addressing early life environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: While previous work has shown links between genes, environment, and asthma, this research uses advanced technologies to provide a more detailed understanding of the specific biological changes involved.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singh, Anne Marie — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Singh, Anne Marie
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.