CIFASD coordination and resources for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Official title: Administrative Resource of the CIFASD
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11369761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 30, 2003 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $515,415 |
| NIH project number | 5U24AA014811-23 |
| Project ID | NIH-11369761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
People without prenatal alcohol exposure or with unrelated health conditions are unlikely to benefit directly from this consortium's work.
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.
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 gone: 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
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riley, Edward P — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Riley, Edward P
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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.