Training scientists in how the environment affects the brain
Official title: Training in Environmental Neuroscience
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-10868538 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at Florida International University is training new scientists to understand how our surroundings affect brain health, especially for underserved communities, so they can help tackle neurological diseases in a friendly and inclusive setting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $354,567 |
| NIH project number | 5T32ES033955-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10868538 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from historically underrepresented populations who are interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience and environmental health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in or do not have a background in neuroscience or environmental health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program at Florida International University focuses on training a new generation of scientists in Environmental Neuroscience, which explores how environmental factors influence neurological health. The initiative aims to address the increasing burden of neurological diseases, particularly among underserved minority populations. By combining expertise from various disciplines, the program seeks to equip students with the skills needed to investigate the links between environmental health and neuroscience. The training will take place in a supportive academic environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of neurological disorders influenced by environmental factors.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully trained interdisciplinary scientists in related fields, indicating a promising approach to addressing environmental impacts on health.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lucchini, Roberto G — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Lucchini, Roberto G
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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.