Award
NIH Reporter #11124918
Mechanisms of Modulation of Gut Immunity by Ingested Uranium and Mixed Metal Exposures
Recipient
University of New Mexico Health Sci Ctr
Award Amount
$522,828.00
Ceiling
$522,828.00
Awarded
July 31, 2025
Identifier
11124918
Award for research on the immunotoxic effects of uranium and mixed metal exposures on gut immunity, involving various biological studies and community engagement.
Description
This project evaluates the effects of drinking water exposures to potentially toxic metals (uranium, vanadium, and arsenic) on immune function in communities near uranium mines. The project includes in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies, microbiome analysis, and community engagement.