Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 5P01ES035541-03
Project 2 - The marine microbiome as a source for the synthesis, transformation, and distribution of seafood contaminants
Recipient
University of California, San Diego
Award Amount
$165,148.00
Ceiling
$165,148.00
Awarded
February 11, 2026
Identifier
5P01ES035541-03
A research grant awarded to study marine microbial processes affecting seafood contaminants, aiming to understand their synthesis, transformation, and distribution to improve seafood safety.
Description
This research project investigates the genetic and biochemical pathways of biosynthesis and biodegradation of natural organohalogen compounds produced by marine bacteria and algae, focusing on their ecological fate and implications for seafood safety. It addresses the persistence of legacy chemical pollutants and natural marine toxins that pose health risks through the marine food web.