Using low-cost air sensors to improve understanding of air pollution in communities.
Research Innovations using Sensor Technology in Environmental Justice Communities (RISE Communities)
This study is all about helping communities that face air pollution by teaching them how to use affordable air sensors, so they can better track and understand the air quality around them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of low-cost air sensors to monitor air pollution in environmental justice communities. It aims to address the technical challenges faced by community members and researchers, such as sensor maintenance and data management, through community-academic partnerships. The program includes in-person training and experiential learning to equip teams with the necessary skills to effectively utilize these sensors. By fostering collaboration, the research seeks to empower communities to better understand and address air quality issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include community members and researchers from environmental justice communities interested in air quality issues.
Not a fit: Patients living in areas with minimal air pollution concerns may not receive significant benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved air quality monitoring and awareness in communities disproportionately affected by pollution.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-academic partnerships can effectively enhance environmental monitoring efforts, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Patrick H — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Patrick H
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.