Understanding how lifestyle and environmental factors affect health and disease
Omics and Exposures Facility Core
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · NIH-10817709
This study is looking at how our daily habits and exposure to harmful substances in the environment affect our health, and it's designed to help researchers at the University of Louisville use advanced tools and knowledge to find better ways to keep people healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOUISVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10817709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the interactions between lifestyle factors and exposure to environmental toxicants, aiming to enhance environmental health research capabilities at the University of Louisville. It provides access to advanced scientific services and high-end equipment through shared resource facility cores. The Integrated Toxicomics and Environmental Measurement Facility Core will support researchers by advising on study design and facilitating the use of various technologies, including genomics and metabolomics. This initiative aims to educate researchers and trainees on these technologies to improve health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals concerned about the impact of environmental factors on their health, particularly those with chronic illnesses or at risk for cancers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by environmental exposures or do not have chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of health risks associated with environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding the effects of environmental exposures 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: MERCHANT, MICHAEL L — UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
- Study coordinator: MERCHANT, MICHAEL L
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.
Conditions: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer, chronic disorder