Understanding how pollution and lifestyle affect health and chronic diseases
Integrated Health Science Facility Core
This study is all about understanding how pollution and our everyday choices affect our health, and it's designed for anyone interested in improving public health and tackling chronic diseases in our communities.
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-10817706 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Integrated Health Sciences Facility Core (IHSFC) focuses on translating research about pollution and lifestyle factors that impact human health and chronic diseases. It provides essential infrastructure for conducting clinical research that involves human subjects, aiming to improve public health outcomes. The facility supports various types of research, including patient-oriented studies and community-led initiatives, by facilitating access to advanced technologies and fostering collaboration among researchers and community organizations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adults over 21 years old who are affected by chronic illnesses or are interested in how environmental factors impact their health.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or those without chronic health conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies and clinical practices that better address chronic diseases influenced by environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches that integrate environmental health factors with chronic disease management.
Where this research is happening
Louisville, United States
- University of Louisville — Louisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cave, Matthew C — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Cave, Matthew C
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.