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Benefits of basic research from the Superfund Research Program.

William A Suk¹, Michelle L Heacock¹, Brittany A Trottier¹

¹Superfund Research Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds transdisciplinary research on hazardous substances, demonstrating significant societal impact through advancements in science, public health, and policy. Documenting these benefits highlights the translation of basic research into real-world applications.

Area of Science:

Environmental Health Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Transdisciplinary Research

Background:

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Hazardous Substances Basic Research and Training Program, known as the Superfund Research Program (SRP), supports research on hazardous substances.
Transdisciplinary research projects funded by SRP address complex environmental health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and examine the societal impact of SRP-funded basic biomedical research.
To understand how transdisciplinary research advances knowledge and yields clinical, public health, policy, and economic benefits.

Main Methods:

A case study approach was employed to investigate the societal impact of SRP-funded research.
Analysis focused on how transdisciplinary projects advanced scientific knowledge and led to tangible benefits.

Keywords:

Superfund Research Program exposure and disease transdisciplinary research

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Main Results:

SRP basic biomedical research has significantly contributed to scientific knowledge across various disciplines.
Findings have informed the development of policies and interventions aimed at reducing environmental contaminant exposure and improving public health.
SRP investments have demonstrated substantial impacts on science, health, and society.

Conclusions:

SRP-funded research effectively translates basic science into real-world applications.
The program's investments yield significant benefits for public health and environmental policy.
Documenting these benefits provides valuable insights into the societal returns of basic research.