Stanford University — New Method for Lead Paint Measurement

Organization:
Stanford University
Award Date:
04/2025
Amount:
$100,796
Purpose:
To support research to develop and demonstrate a new reference method for measuring lead in paint, using portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) devices.

Open Philanthropy recommended a gift of $100,796 over two years to Project Unleaded, based at the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health, to support research led by Dr. Jenna Forsyth to develop and demonstrate a new reference method for measuring lead in paint, using portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) devices. We’re also supporting this project with grants to Mercer University and the Lead Exposure Elimination Project.

This falls within our focus area of global public health policy.

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