Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 1R21ES036352-01A1
Developmental pyrethroid exposure in the Shank3 mutant prairie vole as a 2-hit model for neurodevelopmental disorder risk
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$421,047.00
Ceiling
$421,047.00
Awarded
August 14, 2024
Identifier
1R21ES036352-01A1
NIH awarded a multiyear grant to study autism and neurodevelopmental disorders using prairie voles, focusing on genetic and environmental risk factors and MAPK/mTOR signaling pathways.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focusing on autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, studying the interaction between genetic and environmental risk factors using prairie voles as an animal model. The project involves complex behavioral and biological assessments, with a focus on the MAPK/mTOR signaling pathways. The award is for a multiyear period starting August 14, 2024, ending July 31, 2027.