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# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
<< STAR GRANTS AND STAR CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
1 R840480
Grant



Advancing Community Resilience to Cumulative Climate Impacts in the Mystic River Watershed (ACRES) Levy, Jonathan
Cesare, Nina
Echevarria-Ramos, Mariangelí
Fabian, M. Patricia
Garate, Melanie
Khemani, Muskaan
Lane, Kevin J
Milando, Chad
Nori-Sarma, Amrutasri A
Popp, Zach
Scammell, Madeleine Kangsen
Spangler, Keith
Wormser, Julie  
Boston University, Mystic River Watershed Association $1,349,151   November 01, 2022 -
May 12, 2025  
November 01, 2022   May 12, 2025     MA  
2 R836156C001
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Health Effects Institute (2015 - 2020) (R836156)
Multi-Exposure Epidemiology across the Life Course Zanobetti, Antonella
Baccarelli, Andrea
Cook, John T.
Dominici, Francesca
Hart, Jamie
Laden, Francine
Sandel, Megan T
Schwartz, Joel
Subramanian, Sankaran

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Boston University, Harvard University Refer to main center abstract (R836156) for funding details.   July 01, 2015 -
June 30, 2020
(Extended to June 30, 2021)  
July 01, 2015   June 30, 2020  
June 30, 2021  
MA  
3 R836156C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Disparities in Exposure and Health Effects of Multiple Environmental Stressors Across the Life Course (R836156)
Cumulative Risk and Geospatial Health Disparities Related to Chemical and Non-Chemical Stressor Exposures Scammell, Madeleine Kangsen
Fabian, Maria Patricia
Levy, Jonathan

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Boston University Refer to main center abstract (R836156) for funding details.   July 01, 2015 -
June 30, 2020
(Extended to June 30, 2021)  
July 01, 2015   June 30, 2020  
June 30, 2021  
MA  
4 R836156C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Health Effects Institute (2015 - 2020) (R836156)
Exposure Disparities Related to Resident Behavior and Housing Characteristics Adamkiewicz, Gary
Backus, Ann

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Boston University, Harvard University Refer to main center abstract (R836156) for funding details.   July 01, 2015 -
June 30, 2020
(Extended to June 30, 2021)  
July 01, 2015   June 30, 2020  
June 30, 2021  
MA  
5 R835642
Grant



Residential Exposure of Young Children to SVOCs Stapleton, Heather
Ferguson, P. Lee
Webster, Thomas F.  
Boston University, Duke University $900,000   September 01, 2014 -
August 31, 2017
(Extended to August 31, 2018)  
September 01, 2014   August 31, 2017  
August 31, 2018  
NC  
6 R834577
Grant



Effects-Based Cumulative Risk Assessment in a Low-Income Urban Community near a Superfund Site Levy, Jonathan
Ayala, Arlene
Ezzati, Majid
Fabian, Maria Patricia
French, Robert
Fuentes, Freddie
Hammitt, James K.
Korrick, Susan A.
Peters, Junenette
Pina, Jordan
Rosario, Maria
Sexton, Ken
Subramanian, S V  
Boston University, Channing Laboratory, NorthStar Learning Centers $749,662   September 01, 2010 -
February 28, 2014
(Extended to February 28, 2015)  
September 01, 2010   February 28, 2014  
February 28, 2015  
MA  
7 R834582
Grant



New Methods for Analysis of Cumulative Risk in Urban Populations Scammell, Madeleine Kangsen
Ozonoff, David M.  
Boston University $749,226   July 01, 2010 -
June 30, 2014
(Extended to June 30, 2015)  
July 01, 2010   June 30, 2014  
June 30, 2015  
MA  
8 R834515C001
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Denver Childrens Environmental Health Center - Environmental Determinants of Airway Disease in Children (R834515)
Endotoxin Exposure and Asthma in Children Schwartz, David A.
Covar, Ronina A
Crooks, James L
Fingerlin, Tasha
Forssen, Anna
Litonjua, Augusto A.
Liu, Andrew H.
Rabinovitch, Nathan
Sordillo, Joanne
Szefler, Stanley
Van Dyke, Michael V.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Boston University, National Jewish Health, Harvard University, National Jewish Medical and Research Center Refer to main center abstract (R834515) for funding details.   June 22, 2010 -
June 21, 2015
(Extended to June 21, 2017)  
June 22, 2010   June 21, 2015  
June 21, 2017  
MA  
9 R834515C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Denver Childrens Environmental Health Center - Environmental Determinants of Airway Disease in Children (R834515)
Environmental Determinants of Early Host Response to RSV Schwartz, David A.
Correll, Kelly
Dakhama, Azzeddine
Gabehart, Kelsa
Loader, Joan
White, Carl W.
Yang, Jing

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Boston University, National Jewish Health, Harvard University, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, University of Colorado at Denver, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Refer to main center abstract (R834515) for funding details.   June 22, 2010 -
June 21, 2015
(Extended to June 21, 2017)  
June 22, 2010   June 21, 2015  
June 21, 2017  
MA  
10 R834515C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Denver Childrens Environmental Health Center - Environmental Determinants of Airway Disease in Children (R834515)
Environmental Determinants of Host Defense Schwartz, David A.
Eyring, Ken
Huber, Jonathan
Oakes, Judy
Yang, Ivana

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Boston University, National Jewish Health, Harvard University, University of Colorado at Denver Refer to main center abstract (R834515) for funding details.   September 01, 2009 -
August 31, 2014
(Extended to June 21, 2017)  
September 01, 2009   August 31, 2014  
June 21, 2017  
MA  
11 R831301
Grant



A High Throughput Zebrafish Embryo Gene Expression System for Screening Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Callard, Gloria V.   Boston University $400,000   October 01, 2003 -
September 30, 2007  
October 01, 2003   September 30, 2007     MA  
12 R825434
Grant



Xenoestrogen Effects During Premeiotic Stages of Spermatogenesis Development of an InVitro Test System and Molecular Markers of Action Callard, Gloria V.   Boston University $463,527   February 17, 1997 -
February 16, 2000  
February 17, 1997   February 16, 2000     MA  
13 R823377
Grant



Biomimetic Oxidation of Hydrocarbons Related to Bioremediation Processes Stavropoulos, Pericles   Boston University $321,711   October 01, 1995 -
September 30, 1998  
October 01, 1995   September 30, 1998     MA  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
14 FP917798
Fellow



Development of PPARγ Ligand Exposure Biomarker Edwards, Lariah Marie   Boston University $132,000   September 01, 2015 -
August 31, 2018  
September 01, 2015   August 31, 2018     MA  
15 F13F31263
Fellow



Impact of Fugitive Methane Emissions on Ecosystem Services Across a Gradient of Shale Gas Extraction to Natural Gas Distribution Hendrick, Margaret   Boston University $84,000   September 01, 2014 -
September 01, 2016  
September 01, 2014   September 01, 2016     MA  
16 F13D10721
Fellow



Investigating an Epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease in Western Nicaragua Laws, Rebecca L   Boston University $84,000   September 01, 2014 -
September 01, 2016  
September 01, 2014   September 01, 2016     MA  
17 F13D10719
Fellow



The Effect of an Environmental Chemical Receptor on Breast Cancer Stem Cell Development, Function and Maintenance Stanford, Elizabeth Ann   Boston University $84,000   September 01, 2014 -
September 01, 2016  
September 01, 2014   September 01, 2016     MA  
18 FP917445
Fellow



Endocrine Disruption and Adaptation: An Innovative Mechanism Utilizing Alternative Splicing in Estrogen Signaling Cotter, Kellie Anne   Boston University $126,000   September 01, 2012 -
August 31, 2015  
September 01, 2012   August 31, 2015     MA  
19 FP917381
Fellow



Interdisciplinary Spatial Modeling to Foster Decision-Making in Marine Ecosystems Ribera, Marta M   Boston University $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     MA  
20 FP917362
Fellow



Impact of Winter Climate Change on Soil, Canopy and Ecosystem Carbon Exchange in a Northern Deciduous Forest Reinmann, Andrew B   Boston University $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     MA  
21 FP917349
Fellow



Modeling Personal Exposures to Ultrafine Particles and Effects on Cardiovascular Health Lane, Kevin J   Boston University $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     MA  
22 FP917156
Fellow



Decision Support for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging in a Power Market Setting with Uncertainty: Cost Saving Opportunities and Synergies with Wind Generation Foster, Justin MacLeod   Boston University $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     MA  
23 FP917238
Fellow



Evaluating Anthropogenic Impacts Along the Land-Ocean Continuum Using Silica Carey, Joanna   Boston University $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     MA  
24 F5E11155
Fellow



Historical Introductions and Population Dynamics of the Widely Introduced Salt Marsh Anemone Nematostella vectensis in Temperate Salt Marshes Reitzel, Adam M.   Boston University $96,354   September 06, 2005 -
September 05, 2007  
September 06, 2005   September 05, 2007     MA  
25 F5D10699
Fellow



Mapping the Pathway of PAH-Induced Bone Marrow B Cell Apoptosis Emberley, Jessica K.   Boston University $94,980   September 06, 2005 -
June 30, 2007  
September 06, 2005   June 30, 2007     MA  
26 F5B20302
Fellow



The Uptake of Petroleum Hydrocarbons into Fiddler Crabs, Uca Pugnax, from Contaminated Intertidal Marsh Sediments Peacock, Emily   Boston University $111,172   September 06, 2005 -
September 06, 2008  
September 06, 2005   September 06, 2008     MA  
27 F5D10654
Fellow



Towards an Integrated Endocrine Disrupter Screen: Identification of Biomarkers of Estrogen- and Arylhydrocarbon-Receptor Signaling Networks in Zebrafish Embryos Burnam, Lucinda   Boston University $103,496   September 06, 2005 -
August 31, 2008  
September 06, 2005   August 31, 2008     MA  
28 FP916344
Fellow



Macroalgal Blooms in Waquoit Bay: The Relative Influence of Nutrient Supply, Grazing, and Predation Fox, Sophia E.   Boston University $97,476   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MA  
29 FP916367
Fellow



Assessing Synergy in Toxicology and Epidemiology Howard, Gregory J.   Boston University $91,933   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2006  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2006     MA  
30 U916135
Fellow



HPLC and Stable Isotopic Measurements of Nitrogen Uptake by Phytoplankton York, Joanna K.   Boston University $86,572   January 01, 2003 -
January 01, 2006  
January 01, 2003   January 01, 2006     MA  
31 U915888
Fellow



Impact of Land-Use Change on Vernal Pool Ecosystems in the Ipswich River Watershed: A Spatial Analytical Perspective Maguire, Mark S.   Boston University $46,438   January 01, 2001 -
January 01, 2002  
January 01, 2001   January 01, 2002     MA  
32 U915335
Fellow



Interaction Between Grazing and Nutrients as Controls of Macrophyte Biomass and Community Structure in Shallow Temperate Estuaries Hauxwell, Jennifer A.   Boston University $61,632   September 01, 1998 -
January 01, 1999  
September 01, 1998   January 01, 1999     MA  
33 U915360
Fellow



A Fuzzy Set Approach To Classification of Land Cover Pattern Harrington, Thomas   Boston University $77,064   July 01, 1998 -
December 01, 2000  
July 01, 1998   December 01, 2000     MA  
34 U914942
Fellow



Analysis of Nondifferential Exposure Misclassification in Ecological Epidemiology Using a General Error Model Webster, Thomas F.   Boston University $102,000   January 01, 1996 -
January 01, 1999  
January 01, 1996   January 01, 1999     MA  
35 U915003
Fellow



Mechanisms of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon-Induced Immunosuppression Mann, Koren K.   Boston University $102,000   January 01, 1996 -
February 03, 1999  
January 01, 1996   February 03, 1999     MA  


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