Understanding Environmental Influences on Child Health
ECHO DAC (Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Data Analysis Center)
This project helps organize and understand health information from many children to learn how their environment affects their health over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11112510 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project brings together experts to manage and analyze a large collection of health information from children across the country. By carefully looking at this data, we hope to discover how different environmental and social factors, along with genetics, influence children's health and development. The goal is to find solutions for common childhood health problems and improve the well-being of future generations. This work ensures that valuable health data is securely stored and made available to scientists to drive new discoveries in pediatric research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project uses existing health data from children and families participating in the ECHO Cohort Study.
Not a fit: Patients not part of the ECHO Cohort Study would not directly contribute data to this specific analysis center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a better understanding of how environmental factors impact child health, potentially guiding new prevention strategies and treatments.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon the successful first phase (ECHO1) of data collection and analysis, leveraging established expertise and systems.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacobson, Lisa P — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Jacobson, Lisa P
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.