Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5R01HD117850-02
Thyroid Hormone as a Key Regulator of Neurodevelopment during Early Life Iron Deficiency
Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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, aiming to uncover mechanisms and potential therapies.
Description
This project aims to understand the interaction between iron deficiency and thyroid hormone regulation during early brain development, with potential implications for developing therapeutic strategies for early-life iron deficiency.