TOLEDO, Ohio — The health science campus at the University of Toledo has been awarded a total of $421,047 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH). These funds will go towards innovative research to further the program.
"I am thrilled to see the University of Toledo yet again at the forefront of important biomedical research," said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur "This major award underscores the significance of studying environmental impacts on one’s health and reinforces our commitment to advancing scientific understanding that can lead to better health outcomes for our community and beyond."
The project will be led by Principal Investigator Dr. James Burkett, an assistant professor at UToledo, specializing in the neurobiology and neurochemistry of empathy.
"This exploratory and developmental research aims to provide critical insights into the environmental factors contributing to neurodevelopmental disorders. The study will focus on the biological response to environmental health hazards, specifically examining how developmental exposure to pyrethroids — a class of common pesticides — can interact with genetic predispositions to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders," a press release from Kaptur's office said.
“This important research aims to study the environmental role as it relates to common neurological and psychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. UToledo is on the forefront of research and management of neurological and psychiatric disorders, which impact a substantial number of people in our communities,” said Dr. Imran Ali, Interim Dean of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.
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