Award
National Institute on Aging 5R01AG070776-05
Acceleration of Circulatory and Neurological Aging due to Wildfire Exposures
Recipient
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Award Amount
$726,158.00
Ceiling
$726,158.00
Awarded
January 07, 2026
Identifier
5R01AG070776-05
Research project funded by the National Institute on Aging to study the impact of wildfire smoke on aging-related neurological and circulatory health, including Alzheimer's disease mechanisms and potential treatments.
Description
This project aims to investigate how wildfire smoke exposure accelerates neurological and circulatory aging, with a focus on blood-brain barrier integrity, neuroinflammation, and potential therapeutic interventions.