Early life arsenic exposure alters lung development and inflammatory responses to virus and cigarette smoke [ 2010 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Graeme Zosky (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrea Hinwood ,  A/Pr Kim Carter ,  E/Pr Zoltan Hantos

Brief description The contamination of drinking water sources with arsenic is a global health issue affecting millions. While arsenic is a well known cancer causing agent, recent evidence suggests that early life arsenic exposure via drinking water increases the risk of obstructive lung disease in later life. This project aims to examine how the timing and dose of arsenic exposure influences lung development and the response to respiratory insults including viral infection and cigarette smoke.

Funding Amount $AUD 455,380.41

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant