Finding safer alternatives to harmful plastics for reproductive health
Official title: A Search for Safer Plastics: Synthesis and Reproductive Toxicity Evaluation of Novel Bisphenols
Funded at Lawrence Technological University · NIH-10795690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain chemicals in plastics can affect reproductive health, and it's trying to create safer versions of these chemicals to help protect fertility and development, which could lead to better products for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lawrence Technological University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Southfield, United States) |
| Project start | February 24, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $446,867 |
| NIH project number | 1R15ES034520-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10795690 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals concerned about the effects of plastic exposure on reproductive health, particularly those planning to conceive or experiencing fertility challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by reproductive health issues or those who do not use products containing bisphenols may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of bisphenol compounds, commonly found in plastics, on reproductive health. It aims to synthesize new bisphenol analogs that are less toxic and to evaluate their impact on the meiotic process using laboratory models. By understanding how these compounds affect reproductive cells, the research seeks to identify safer alternatives to bisphenol A, which has been linked to fertility issues and developmental disabilities. Patients may benefit from the findings as they could lead to safer consumer products that do not interfere with reproductive health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of safer plastics that minimize risks to reproductive health and reduce the incidence of fertility issues and developmental disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that alternative bisphenol compounds can have varying effects on reproductive health, indicating that this area of study is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kuzmanov, Aleksandra — Lawrence Technological University
- Study coordinator: Kuzmanov, Aleksandra
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.