Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 5P01ES035542-03
Human Epidemiologic and Toxicity Assessment of Microcystin Mixture Effects on Hepatic Disease and Cancer
Recipient
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, United States
Award Amount
$130,338.00
Ceiling
$130,338.00
Awarded
January 16, 2026
Identifier
5P01ES035542-03
This award supports research to define the toxicity of microcystin mixtures found in harmful algal blooms and their effects on liver disease and cancer, using epidemiologic data, animal models, and cellular studies to fill critical data gaps for public health risk assessment.
Description
The project focuses on the toxicity of microcystin mixtures and their impact on liver diseases and cancer. It involves secondary data analysis, animal studies, and mechanistic cellular studies. The research aims to fill critical data gaps for risk assessment and public health guidelines.