Award
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center 5U01AG088557-02
PRE3BAD: Preclinical Research on Emerging Environmental Exposures, Brain Aging, and Dementia
Recipient
University of New Mexico Health Sci Ctr
Awarded
August 13, 2025
Identifier
5U01AG088557-02
Research project focused on studying the effects of environmental pollutants on brain aging and dementia using preclinical models and advanced analysis techniques.
Description
This project aims to investigate the impact of environmental pollutants such as wildfire smoke, microplastics, and heavy metals on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The research involves preclinical studies using mouse models, multi-omic pathway analysis, and collaboration with major scientific institutions.