Award
NIH Reporter #5R00ES034507-05
Respiratory Effects, Metal and Aldehyde exposure from e-cigarette use in young adults (REMA)
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Award Amount
$249,000.00
Ceiling
$249,000.00
Awarded
August 14, 2026
Identifier
5R00ES034507-05
A research project funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study the respiratory health effects and chemical exposure from e-cigarette use in young adults, aiming to inform regulatory policies.
Description
This project investigates the exposure and toxicity of chemical constituents of concern (metals and aldehydes) and the pulmonary health effects, including inflammation, of using new and emerging electronic cigarette devices among young adults. The study involves biomarker analysis, gene expression profiling, and advanced statistical mediation analysis to assess respiratory outcomes and inform FDA regulation.