Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 5R01ES035965-03
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Exposures, Effects, and Interventions: A Collaborative Research-to-Action Partnership with Firefighters
Recipient
University of Arizona and fire service partners in Los Angeles and Orange County
Award Amount
$754,855.00
Ceiling
$754,855.00
Awarded
May 08, 2026
Identifier
5R01ES035965-03
Research project funded by NIEHS to study firefighter exposures to WUI fires and test interventions to reduce toxic effects.
Description
This project involves evaluating firefighter exposures to wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires, measuring toxic effects, and testing interventions to reduce exposures. The research includes silicone wristbands, urine metabolomics, microRNA, and DNA methylation analyses. The project is funded by NIEHS and involves the University of Arizona and fire service partners in Los Angeles and Orange County.