Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 5R01ES036199-02
Defining the neurotoxic and neurodevelopmental health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Recipient
State University of New York at Buffalo, Amherst, NY
Award Amount
$532,324.00
Ceiling
$532,324.00
Awarded
December 19, 2025
Identifier
5R01ES036199-02
The award funds research to characterize the mechanisms by which PFAS chemicals impact brain development and function, using molecular, cellular, and zebrafish models to understand neurotoxicity and bioaccumulation, aiming to inform risk assessment and intervention strategies.
Description
This project investigates the neurotoxic and neurodevelopmental effects of PFAS, utilizing computational, cellular, and organismal models to elucidate mechanisms of uptake and toxicity, with implications for public health interventions.