Creating a community resource for understanding zebrafish toxicology
Official title: Advancing a community-led zebrafish toxicology phenotype atlas
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10839545 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a way to better understand how harmful substances affect zebrafish, which can help us learn more about the impact of environmental toxins on health, ultimately benefiting patients and communities by guiding safer practices and policies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | July 23, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $553,708 |
| NIH project number | 1R24ES036130-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10839545 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals concerned about environmental health and exposure to toxins, particularly those living in areas with known pollution issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by environmental toxins or who do not have health concerns related to toxic exposures may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a standardized framework for studying the effects of toxic substances on zebrafish, which are widely used in environmental health research. By creating a community-driven toxicophenotype atlas, the project aims to establish universal data models and ontologies that enhance data compatibility across various studies. Patients and communities can benefit from improved understanding of environmental toxins and their impacts on health, as the findings will help inform safer practices and policies. The project will also provide tools for researchers to annotate and share their findings effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of environmental toxins, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using zebrafish as models for toxicology, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toro, Sabrina — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Toro, Sabrina
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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.