WestON Meeting to strengthen state occupational health surveillance
Official title: Western States Occupational Network (WestON) Meeting
Funded at Council of State & Territorial Epidem · NIH-11247278 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A federally funded meeting brings together state epidemiologists and national partners to strengthen how Western states track and respond to work-related injuries and illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Council of State & Territorial Epidem NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 2U13OH011134-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11247278 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Public health professionals and state epidemiologists involved in occupational health surveillance in the western United States.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not the primary aim; this grant supports a professional meeting rather than individual patient participation.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multi-year gathering of public health professionals from 19 western states and national agencies to share data, experiences, and methods for monitoring work-related health issues. The goal is to build stronger state capabilities in surveillance, case investigation, and outbreak response related to occupational health. Attendees will discuss best practices, data standards, and collaboration strategies to improve prevention and public health action. The meeting aligns with national priorities to advance occupational safety across sectors like Agriculture, Mining, Oil and Gas, and Health Hazards Evaluation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, states could better detect and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses through stronger surveillance and faster information sharing.
How similar studies have gone: Prior collaborations have shown that regional networks improve surveillance capacity and timely information dissemination.
Where this research is happening
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Council of State & Territorial Epidem
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrison, Robert J — Council of State & Territorial Epidem
- Study coordinator: Harrison, Robert J
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.