Understanding how environmental factors affect health and disease
University of Louisville Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences
This study at the University of Louisville is looking at how things like pollution, our daily habits, genetics, and gender affect health problems like heart disease and diabetes, especially in people living in the Louisville area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10817687 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The University of Louisville's Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences investigates how environmental toxicants, lifestyle choices, genetics, and gender influence human health and disease. By bringing together a diverse team of experts, the research aims to create a comprehensive framework that addresses the complex interactions affecting health outcomes. The focus is on chronic diseases prevalent in the Louisville region, such as cardiovascular issues and diabetes, and how these are linked to environmental exposures and personal factors. This research involves studying various environmental chemicals and their effects on different populations across urban and rural settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals living in the Louisville area who may be affected by chronic diseases related to environmental exposures.
Not a fit: Patients with acute conditions unrelated to environmental factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for chronic diseases linked to environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the impact of environmental factors on health, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Louisville, United States
- University of Louisville — Louisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: States, J Christopher — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: States, J Christopher
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.