Environmental influences on Child Health outcomes Program Office (ECHO)

The mission of ECHO is to enhance the health of children for generations to come. ECHO investigates how exposure to a range of environmental factors in early development influences the health of children and adolescents.

Highlighted Topics

Highlighted Topics identify timely or emerging research priorities across one or more NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs). Use Parent Announcements or other broad NIH opportunities to submit investigator-initiated applications on a topic. While Highlighted Topics do not affect referral or review, some include dedicated funding. See the Highlighted Topic FAQs for details.