This federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) under the Environmental Health (CFDA 93.113) program, supports the South African Manganese Environmental Neurotoxic Effects Research (SMELTER) study. The $585,531 award, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, aims to examine the neurological health effects associated with manganese exposure in a cohort of over 800 South African residents. The study involves developing and validating assessment tools, measuring environmental manganese levels, and evaluating participants' motor function and cognitive performance. Key sub-awardees include researchers from Washington University, the University of Washington, and Wits Health Consortium in South Africa, who will contribute expertise in data analysis, environmental monitoring, and clinical assessments. This research project seeks to advance the understanding of how environmental manganese exposure can impact human health, particularly in populations living near industrial manganese smelters.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | ($16k) | 9/4/24 | ||
| Not listed | $601.2k | 8/30/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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034325WUSTLS | The Washington University | Project Grant R01ES035388 | $159.8k | 2/24/25 | |
034325UWS | University Of Washington | Project Grant R01ES035388 | $37.5k | 1/31/25 | |
034325WITS | Wits Health Consortium (Pty) LTD | Project Grant R01ES035388 | $153.6k | 12/12/24 |