Understanding how chemical exposures affect children's health
Improving inferences on health effects of chemical exposures
This study is looking at how different chemicals in our environment affect the health and brain development of children under 11, and it's working on new ways to understand these effects better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11095993 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health effects of various chemical exposures on children, particularly those under 11 years old. It aims to develop new statistical tools to better assess how different chemical mixtures in our environment impact health, especially in relation to childhood neurodevelopment. By analyzing data from epidemiological studies, the research seeks to identify both harmful and beneficial interactions between chemicals. This innovative approach will help clarify the complex relationships between environmental contaminants and health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who may be exposed to various environmental chemicals.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those not exposed to significant environmental chemical mixtures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for assessing and mitigating the health risks associated with chemical exposures in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing statistical methods for assessing health effects of chemical exposures, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunson, David Brian — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Dunson, David Brian
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.