Understanding how air pollution affects heart and lung health
Official title: Data Management and Analysis Core (DMAC) for the Air pollution disrupts Inflammasome Regulation in HEart And Lung Total Health (AIRHEALTH) Study
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11086431 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how air pollution affects heart and lung health by creating a safe and organized database to share important information, which could help patients understand and manage their health better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $132,583 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HL152953-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11086431 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with existing heart or lung conditions who are exposed to air pollution.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have heart or lung conditions or are not exposed to significant levels of air pollution may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on managing and analyzing data related to how air pollution impacts heart and lung health. It aims to create a secure and integrated database that collects and shares high-quality data from various projects studying the effects of air pollution. By utilizing advanced data management systems, the research will ensure that findings are reliable and can lead to better understanding and treatment of health issues related to air pollution. Patients may benefit from improved insights into how environmental factors affect their health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for mitigating the health impacts of air pollution on patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding the health impacts of air pollution, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Desai, Manisha — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Desai, Manisha
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.