Understanding how different air pollutants affect health over time
Official title: Time series clustering to identify and translate time-varying multipollutant exposures for health studies
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11005697 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different air pollutants change over time and how they affect our health, aiming to help us understand the combined effects of these pollutants better, which can lead to improved public health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31ES035618-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005697 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas with varying levels of air pollution, particularly children and those with respiratory conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in polluted areas or who have no exposure to air pollution may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the health impacts of various air pollutants by analyzing how these pollutants change over time. It employs advanced statistical methods to cluster time-varying exposures, allowing for a better understanding of how multiple pollutants interact and affect health outcomes. By focusing on diurnal exposure profiles, the study aims to provide clearer insights into the health effects of complex air pollution mixtures. This approach seeks to improve the accuracy of health studies related to air pollution, ultimately benefiting public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public health strategies and policies aimed at reducing the health risks associated with air pollution.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using advanced statistical methods to analyze air pollution effects, but this specific approach to time-varying multipollutant exposures is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marian, Brittney — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Marian, Brittney
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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.