Award
NIH Reporter #1OT2ES038710-01
The East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program
Recipient
Not Specified
Award Amount
$440,513.00
Ceiling
$440,513.00
Awarded
September 22, 2025
Identifier
1OT2ES038710-01
Award for health research program assessing liver and thyroid function in community members affected by the East Palestine train derailment, focusing on long-term health outcomes and liver-thyroid interactions.
Description
This project involves conducting comprehensive liver and thyroid function assessments in approximately 725 community members affected by the East Palestine train derailment, with a focus on liver-thyroid axis interactions and long-term health outcomes. The study leverages advanced FibroScan technology and aims to provide critical data to inform clinical care and future environmental health research.