The University of Toledo Health Science Campus has been awarded $421,047 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
The award will fund innovative research aimed at understanding the link between developmental exposure to organic chemical compounds and neuro-developmental disorders.
“I am thrilled to see the University of Toledo yet again at the forefront of important biomedical research,” said U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. “This major award underscores the significance of studying environmental impacts on one’s health and reinforces our commitment to advancing scientific understanding that can lead to better health outcomes for our community and beyond.”
“We are thrilled that Dr. [James] Burkett has received this award. This important research aims to study the environmental role as it relates to common neurological and psychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. UT is on the forefront of research and management of neurological and psychiatric disorders, which impact a substantial number of people in our communities,” said Dr. Imran Ali, interim dean of the UT College of Medicine and Life Sciences.
“We are extremely proud of our research faculty such as Dr. Burkett, who is furthering our understanding of neuro-developmental disorders that may lead to novel and innovative therapeutic options,” he added.
The project will be led by Dr. Burkett, principal investigator. He is an assistant professor at the University of Toledo, specializing in the neurobiology and neurochemistry of empathy.
In his four years at UT, he has advanced research on empathy- related neurological disorders, mentored numerous students and contributed significantly to the academic community.
