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• 153NIH research projects

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 153)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Using air purifiers to improve lung health in patients with eosinophilic COPD

  This study is looking at whether using special air purifiers can help people with eosinophilic COPD breathe better and feel less discomfort, by comparing the effects of these purifiers to a fake device over a year.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11258337

• Understanding how the immune system protects against tuberculosis

  This study is looking at how our immune system fights tuberculosis and aims to find ways to improve vaccines, and people with tuberculosis can help by sharing samples or joining in on the research.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11201149

• Understanding how the immune system protects against tuberculosis

  This study is looking at how our immune system fights tuberculosis and aims to find ways to improve vaccines for it, especially for people who might also have other infections like HIV. If you're a patient, you might have the chance to help us understand your immune responses to support better vaccine development.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11176666

• Improving software for family-based genetic testing

  This study is working on improving a tool that helps families understand their genetic risks for diseases, so that patients and their loved ones can get better insights into their health based on the latest technology.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11174108

• How different diets affect energy metabolism and body weight

  This study is looking at how different amounts of fats and carbohydrates in your diet affect how your body uses energy, helping you understand how your food choices can influence your weight and metabolism.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11170808

• Investigating the health effects of HIV treatments on children and young adults

  This study is looking at how the antiretroviral medications taken by pregnant women with HIV affect their children as they grow up, so we can better understand their health needs as they become adults.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11170159

• Training leaders in occupational health and safety

  This study is all about helping future leaders learn how to keep workplaces safe and healthy, so if you're interested in making a difference in occupational health and safety, this program will give you the training and hands-on experience you need!

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11140943

• How air pollution affects the immune system during pregnancy

  This study looks at how air pollution might affect the immune health of pregnant women and their babies by checking blood samples to see if exposure to dirty air changes how their immune system works.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11140009

• Understanding prolonged grief disorder in older adults after losing a loved one

  This study is looking at how common prolonged grief disorder is among older adults who have lost someone they love, and it aims to find out what helps some people cope better than others, so we can improve support and treatment for those who are struggling.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11137732

• Training future leaders in global health research

  This program is helping new researchers from low- and middle-income countries learn how to tackle important health issues like HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health, so they can gain hands-on experience and skills to make a difference in their communities.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11131429

• Training future leaders in global health research

  This program is designed to help new scientists learn how to tackle important health issues like HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cancer, and maternal and child health, by giving them hands-on training and support while working with partners in countries that need it most.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11130771

• Improving colorectal cancer screening using mobile text messages

  This study is looking to help more people get screened for colorectal cancer by sending friendly text message reminders to patients at Community Health Centers, making it easier for them to participate in important screening programs.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11129073

• Understanding how malaria parasites invade red blood cells

  This study is looking at how the malaria parasite gets into red blood cells, which is important for understanding the disease better, and it could help create new vaccines to protect people from malaria.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11090344

• Investigating public health interventions for better community health outcomes

  This study is all about finding better ways to help communities stay healthy, so that people like you can enjoy improved healthcare and live in healthier environments.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086435

• Investigating how air pollution affects heart health using advanced cell models.

  This study is looking at how air pollution, especially tiny particles in the air, affects heart health, using special lab-grown heart tissues to see how different people might react to these pollutants, with the goal of finding better ways to protect our hearts from air pollution.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086434

• Understanding how air pollution affects heart and lung health

  This study is looking at how air pollution affects lung and heart health by checking how it causes inflammation in the body, and it's for people who want to understand how pollution might impact their health and what new treatments could help.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086433

• How air pollution affects heart and lung health

  This study is looking at how tiny particles in the air, called PM2.5, can affect your heart and lungs, especially if you have asthma, and it will involve patients giving blood samples to help us learn more about how air pollution can cause inflammation and other health issues.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086432

• Understanding how air pollution affects heart and lung health

  This study is looking at how air pollution affects heart and lung health by creating a safe and organized database to share important information, which could help patients understand and manage their health better.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086431

• How air pollution affects heart and lung health

  This study is looking at how air pollution affects the body's ability to keep our hearts and lungs healthy, and it aims to help researchers work better together to find ways to improve health for people affected by air quality issues.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086430

• How air pollution affects heart and lung health in children

  This study looks at how air pollution from cars and forest fires affects the heart and lungs of children, aiming to understand how it causes inflammation in their bodies and find ways to help protect their health.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11086429

• Identifying the tissues and genes that cause different disease types

  This study is looking at how certain genes and tissues are linked to complex diseases, helping us understand what causes different types of these diseases, which could lead to better treatments for patients.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11085181

• Developing new statistical methods to analyze genetic data from diverse populations

  This study is looking at how our genes can affect heart and lung diseases by using a lot of data from different ethnic backgrounds, so we can better understand these conditions for everyone, not just those of European descent.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11078226

• Investigating how changes in blood pressure may contribute to dementia.

  This study is looking at how changes in blood pressure might affect the risk of developing Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, and it’s for people who want to help us understand this connection better by sharing their health information.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11075259

• Understanding how lead exposure affects brain cell death in young children

  This study is looking at how lead exposure affects brain development in children and whether blocking certain proteins can help protect their brains from damage, aiming to find ways to reduce the negative effects of lead on young minds.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11070851

• Improving how we apply findings from group-based health trials to real-world populations

  This study is working on ways to make sure that the results from medical trials are more accurate and useful for everyone, especially when the people in the trials are different from the general public, so that healthcare can be better for all patients.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11070308

• The effects of maternal incarceration on infant and toddler health and development

  This study looks at how having a mom in jail can impact the health and growth of babies and toddlers, focusing on their experiences and the challenges they face, so we can better understand how to support these children.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11065295

• Investigating how exposure to radioactive particles affects heart health.

  This study looks at how breathing in tiny bits of radioactive material might affect heart health, especially for older adults on Medicare, to help everyone understand the connection between our environment and heart disease.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11061360

• Understanding how NAD+ levels affect aging and cellular health

  This study is looking at how a substance called NAD+ works in our cells, especially in the parts that help produce energy, to see if it can help us understand and improve health as we age and tackle age-related diseases.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11061316

• A culturally tailored diet to improve heart and metabolic health in Puerto Rico

  This study is looking to help adults in Puerto Rico improve their heart and metabolic health by encouraging a diet that fits their culture, and it’s for people who have at least one risk factor for type 2 diabetes or heart disease.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11061241

• Investigating early signs and risk factors for Parkinson's disease

  This study is looking at the early signs of Parkinson's disease to help understand how it develops, and it's for people who might be experiencing these early symptoms; participants will take some tests and surveys to help researchers find ways to prevent the disease in the future.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11059852

• Understanding how air pollution affects brain aging and cognitive decline

  This study is looking at how air pollution might affect brain health and memory as we age, and it's for anyone interested in understanding how our environment can impact our thinking skills over time.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11058736

• Understanding how personalized blood pressure control affects cognition in older adults

  This study looks at how different ways to manage blood pressure can affect the thinking and memory skills of older adults, especially those at risk for Alzheimer's and similar conditions, to find out who benefits the most from more intense treatment and who might face some downsides.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11057202

• Understanding how EBV may cause multiple sclerosis in African Americans

  This study is looking at how the Epstein-Barr virus might be connected to multiple sclerosis in African Americans, hoping to find out if the body's response to the virus could lead to MS, and it could help in creating ways to prevent it, like a vaccine.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11048546

• Improving cancer prevention and control in community health centers in Massachusetts

  This study is working with community health centers in Massachusetts to find better ways to help people get screened for cancer and quit smoking, especially those who might not have easy access to these services, so everyone can have a fair chance at staying healthy.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11048139

• Investigating how microRNAs affect airway smooth muscle function in asthma

  This study is looking at tiny molecules called microRNAs to see how they affect the muscles in the airways of children with asthma, with the hope of finding new ways to help treat asthma symptoms better.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11039406

• Understanding how tuberculosis bacteria adapt to the human body

  This study is looking at how different genetic changes in the tuberculosis bacteria can affect how sick people get, helping us understand why some people have mild infections while others become very ill.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11037909

• How exposure to phthalates during pregnancy affects mothers' heart and metabolic health.

  This study looks at how everyday chemicals called phthalates might affect moms' health during and after pregnancy, especially in relation to weight gain and diabetes, to help find ways to keep mothers healthier.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11036390

• Investigating how genetic factors affect immune responses in lung cancer treatment

  This study is looking at how certain genes in your immune system might affect how well you respond to cancer treatments if you have non-small cell lung cancer, with the goal of finding ways to personalize your treatment for better results.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11035860

• Using tailored meals to reduce cancer risk from ultra-processed foods

  This study is looking at how eating ultra-processed foods might be connected to colorectal cancer and aims to help people at risk by offering personalized meal plans that could improve their gut health and overall outcomes.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11035518

• Understanding how Mycobacterium tuberculosis evolves and affects treatment outcomes

  This study is looking at how certain genes in the tuberculosis bacteria might affect how well treatments work, with the goal of finding better ways to help people with drug-sensitive tuberculosis.

  NIH research Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, United States · NIH-11034427

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