Using data science to improve climate change actions and health policies
Official title: Data Science Core
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10982300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working with communities to gather and use important information about climate change and health, so we can create better solutions that really help people where they live.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,050,522 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036747-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982300 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from communities affected by climate change and health disparities who are willing to engage in data collection and feedback processes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by climate change or do not reside in the targeted communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing climate change actions by integrating community-informed data and advanced data science methods. It aims to address the challenges posed by fragmented health surveillance systems and the digital divide by fostering community engagement in data collection and analysis. The project will utilize innovative techniques such as crowdsourced data collection and artificial intelligence to ensure that the data is relevant and actionable for local communities. By embedding community feedback into every aspect of the research, the initiative seeks to create effective and sustainable climate-health policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective climate change policies that directly improve community health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using community engagement and data science to address public health issues, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patz, Jonathan Alan — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Patz, Jonathan Alan
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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.