Award
NIH Reporter #1R03ES037766-01A1
Microplastic biodistribution and impact on mental health during inflammatory bowel disease
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$140,048.00
Ceiling
$140,048.00
Awarded
August 07, 2026
Identifier
1R03ES037766-01A1
Award for research on the effects of microplastic consumption on inflammatory bowel disease and mental health, focusing on neuroinflammation and gut-brain axis.
Description
This project aims to investigate how microplastic consumption affects disease severity, behavior, and biodistribution in an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease, with a focus on neuroinflammation and gut-brain axis interactions.