Understanding how climate change affects health and community resilience
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10980383 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to help people in southern California stay healthy as the climate changes, by working together with communities and researchers to understand and tackle climate-related health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $924,872 |
| NIH project number | 1P20HL176204-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980383 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and communities in southern California who are affected by climate-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of southern California or those not impacted by climate change may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing strategies to mitigate and adapt to the health impacts of climate change. It aims to build a collaborative infrastructure that supports scientific research and community engagement in southern California. The project will involve creating data pipelines and fostering partnerships to enhance understanding of climate-related health issues. By cultivating the careers of researchers and engaging youth in climate action, the initiative seeks to empower communities to improve their resilience against climate change.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies that reduce health risks associated with climate change and enhance community resilience.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully demonstrated the importance of community engagement and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing climate-related health challenges.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Habre, Rima — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Habre, Rima
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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.