Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 5R01ES036226-03
Prenatal chemical exposures, childhood adversity, resilience and risk of depression
Recipient
Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Award Amount
$801,308.00
Ceiling
$801,308.00
Awarded
June 26, 2026
Identifier
5R01ES036226-03
Research project studying the effects of prenatal chemical exposures and childhood adversity on depression risk, involving 500 mother-child pairs in Los Angeles to inform public health interventions.
Description
The project focuses on understanding the impact of chemical exposures on depression in postpartum women and children. It aims to investigate the effects of prenatal exposure to PBDEs and OPEs, and the modifying roles of childhood adversities, resilience, and familism. The study involves 500 mother-child pairs in the MADRES cohort in Los Angeles. The project emphasizes the importance of modifiable risk factors for developing public health interventions and prevention strategies.