Understanding how environmental chemicals affect cancer risks in pregnant women and their children
DREAM: Discovering cancer Risks from Environmental contaminants And Maternal/child health
This study is looking at how being around certain chemicals in the environment might affect cancer risks for pregnant women and their kids, and it’s open to families in the San Francisco Bay Area who want to help us understand these important connections.
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-11182822 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the links between exposure to environmental chemicals and cancer risks in pregnant women and their children. It focuses on a diverse group of participants from the San Francisco Bay Area, collecting data and biological samples starting from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child is four years old. The study aims to identify how these exposures may disrupt hormonal and physiological systems, potentially leading to cancer. Participants will also have the opportunity to provide feedback through a Cohort Ambassador Program, ensuring their insights shape the research priorities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women living in the San Francisco Bay Area or California's Central Valley, particularly those from diverse economic, geographic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or whose children are older than four years may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better 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.