Award
California Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01CX000798-11
An investigation of the relationship between toxicant exposures during Gulf War deployment and prodromal Parkinson's disease.
Recipient
VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO
Awarded
March 16, 2026
Identifier
5I01CX000798-11
This award funds research investigating the link between chemical exposures during Gulf War deployment and early signs of Parkinson's disease in veterans, using MRI and clinical assessments.
Description
The study examines the long-term effects of Gulf War Illness (GWI) and its potential link to Parkinson's Disease (PD) among Gulf War veterans. It aims to evaluate the association between chemical exposures during deployment and early markers of PD using advanced MRI techniques and clinical criteria.