Award
NIH Reporter #5R01HD117850-02
Thyroid Hormone as a Key Regulator of Neurodevelopment during Early Life Iron Deficiency
Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Award Amount
$659,035.00
Ceiling
$659,035.00
Awarded
June 15, 2026
Identifier
5R01HD117850-02
The award funds research on how thyroid hormone and iron deficiency interact to affect neurodevelopment in early life, exploring whether reduced thyroid hormone activity in iron-deficient brains is beneficial or harmful, with implications for treatment strategies.
Description
This project investigates the neurobiological mechanisms of iron deficiency and thyroid hormone interactions during early brain development. It aims to determine whether reduced thyroid hormone activity in iron-deficient brains is adaptive or maladaptive, using rodent models to inform clinical management strategies.