Understanding how pollution and lifestyle factors affect health and disease risk
Biostatistics and Informatics Facility Core
This study is looking at how pollution and our everyday choices affect our health at different ages and for different genders, and it aims to help people understand and prevent health problems linked to the environment.
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-10817708 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the interactions between environmental pollutants and lifestyle factors to understand their impact on human health and disease risk across different life stages and genders. The Biostatistics and Informatics Facility Core (BIFC) provides essential statistical and bioinformatics support to researchers, ensuring rigorous data analysis and integration of findings. By facilitating the collection and analysis of both preclinical and clinical data, the BIFC aims to enhance the understanding of chronic diseases related to environmental exposures. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, which could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for environmentally-related health issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals with chronic illnesses potentially linked to environmental exposures and lifestyle factors.
Not a fit: Patients with acute conditions unrelated to environmental factors may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for chronic diseases influenced by environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the links between environmental exposures and health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Louisville, United States
- University of Louisville — Louisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Juw Won — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Park, Juw Won
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.