Understanding the effects of sulfur mustard exposure on developing children
Official title: Development of pregnant animal model to evaluate sulfur mustard exposure in pediatric population
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11084649 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being around a harmful chemical called sulfur mustard during pregnancy might affect the health of children, especially their lungs and hearts, to help us understand the risks better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $155,998 |
| NIH project number | 3R01ES035431-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11084649 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children under 20 years old, particularly those with a history of exposure to sulfur mustard or similar chemicals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to sulfur mustard or similar chemical agents may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to sulfur mustard, a chemical warfare agent, affects the health of children, particularly those born to mothers exposed during pregnancy. By developing a pregnant animal model, the study aims to evaluate the potential impacts on lung and heart development in pediatric populations. The research will analyze the long-term cardiovascular and respiratory effects that may arise from such exposure, which are currently poorly understood. The findings could provide crucial insights into the risks associated with chemical exposure during critical developmental periods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of health risks for children exposed to harmful chemicals in utero.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on sulfur mustard exposure in children, studies on chemical inhalation injuries in adults have shown significant health impacts, suggesting that this area of investigation is both critical and timely.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Veress, Livia Agnes — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Veress, Livia Agnes
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.