Award
NIH Reporter #11195876
Mast Cell Activation as a Common Mechanism of Pulmonary Toxicity by Chemical Threat Agents
Recipient
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Award Amount
$1,395,741.00
Ceiling
$1,395,741.00
Awarded
August 29, 2025
Identifier
11195876
This NIH grant awarded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences supports research on mast cell involvement in pulmonary toxicity from chemical threats, with a total funding of approximately $1.4 million over three years.
Description
The project aims to confirm the role of mast cells in lung injury caused by chemical threat agents, using mouse models and human lung-on-a-chip models. The project involves research on pulmonary toxicity mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.