Understanding how environmental factors and lifestyle choices affect health
University of Louisville Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences
The University of Louisville is studying how things like pollution, lifestyle choices (like drinking alcohol), and our genes work together to affect our health, especially for 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-11037157 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The University of Louisville's Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences investigates how environmental toxicants, lifestyle factors, and genetics interact to influence human health and disease. This research focuses on understanding the impact of industrial chemicals and lifestyle choices, such as alcohol consumption, on chronic diseases prevalent in the Louisville region. By bringing together experts from various fields, the center aims to develop a comprehensive framework that addresses these complex interactions and their effects on health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 who are exposed to environmental toxicants or have lifestyle factors that may contribute to chronic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not exposed to environmental toxicants or do not engage in lifestyle factors like alcohol consumption may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and managing chronic diseases linked to environmental and lifestyle factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the links between environmental exposures and health outcomes, 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.