CIFASD coordination and resources for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Administrative Resource of the CIFASD
A coordinated international effort to make it easier to find, diagnose, and support people affected by prenatal alcohol exposure using tools like biomarkers, 3D facial imaging, and telemedicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11369761 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program brings together clinics, researchers, and data resources to speed improvements in diagnosing and caring for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The administrative core organizes multi-site projects that use biomarkers (immune, HPA, miRNA), 3D facial and neurobehavioral screening, and telemedicine to identify people affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. The consortium combines clinical studies, data coordination, and exploratory projects so findings from different teams can be compared and shared. Work includes studying health across the lifespan and linking prenatal alcohol exposure to conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who were exposed to alcohol before birth or who have suspected FASD (including adults and children) and who can participate in remote screening or visit participating clinical sites.
Not a fit: People without prenatal alcohol exposure or with unrelated health conditions are unlikely to benefit directly from this consortium's work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this effort could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnoses and wider access to screening and specialist care through remote technologies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous CIFASD work and other teams have shown promise using 3D facial imaging and remote assessments for identifying FASD features, though studying long-term whole-body effects remains an ongoing area of research.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riley, Edward P — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Riley, Edward P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.