Understanding how environmental chemicals affect cancer risks in pregnant women and their children
DREAM: Discovering cancer Risks from Environmental contaminants And Maternal/child health
The DREAM project is looking at how being around certain chemicals might affect cancer risks for pregnant women and their kids, and it invites diverse families from the San Francisco Bay Area to join in by sharing their experiences and samples from pregnancy until their child turns four.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10491264 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The DREAM project investigates the links between exposure to environmental chemicals and cancer risks in a diverse group of pregnant women and their children. By enrolling participants from various backgrounds in the San Francisco Bay Area, the research aims to collect data and biological samples starting from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child is four years old. This study focuses on the unique vulnerabilities during pregnancy and seeks to identify how these exposures may lead to cancer through the use of biomarkers. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a Cohort Ambassador Program, providing feedback to shape the research priorities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women from diverse economic, geographic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds living in the San Francisco Bay Area and California's Central Valley.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not reside in the specified geographic areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for cancer risks associated with environmental exposures during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of environmental exposures on health, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reynolds, Peggy — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Reynolds, Peggy
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.