The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) received a $241,250 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) under the Environmental Health (CFDA 93.113) federal grant program. The award, effective from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026, supports research to investigate the combined effects of maternal allergic asthma and wildfire particulate matter exposure during gestation on neurodevelopment disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders. The project aims to examine how these environmental factors impact microglial activation and function, as well as explore associated epigenetic mechanisms. If successful, this research could identify novel mechanisms and preventative strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders. UC Davis has extensive expertise and specialized capabilities in areas such as agriculture, environmental sciences, and biomedical research that it leverages to support federal government needs through both contract and grant awards.
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