Investigating Climate Change & Respiratory Health
Driving Question
How is climate change impacting community respiratory health?
Overview
With support from the Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area, interns integrate temperature trends, medical data, and school absenteeism data to investigate how climate change affects respiratory health risk. The team is also exploring emerging genetic testing methods to improve local pollen identification and strengthen allergen monitoring.
Project Progression (2025-2026)
Project Spark and Community Partnership
Interns connected with the Allergy and Asthma Medical Group after presenting their climate work to the local rotary club, sparking a new collaboration to explore how climate change may intensify respiratory health risks.
Team Formation and Health Data Research
Quest proposed the emerging project to students who formed the Climate Change and Respiratory Health team. They began reviewing scientific literature, identifying relevant climate, health, and school datasets, and developing foundational research questions.
Community Impact and Public Awareness
With support from volunteer scientists, students began exploring new methods and technologies to improve allergen identification and respiratory health monitoring.
Current Team
Lekh Patel
10th Grade
Granada HS
Pareena Gupta
11th Grade
Amador Valley HS
Rahul Eapen
11th Grade
Livermore HS
Rohan Munagapati
11th Grade
Granada HS
Samaira Grover
12th Grade
Granada HS
Mentors
Ally Tevrizian
Doctor
Allergy & Asthma Medical Group
Randy Simpson
Retired Program Leader
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Community Partners
