Research Environmental Health, Health Services and Toxicology Research Program (EHHSTRP)
Effects of Chlorpyrifos on Glial Cell Development
Program Director:
Dr. Magdi Soliman, – Florida A&M University
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Institution:
Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Simone Heyliger
Title Of Project:
The Effects of Chlorpyrifos on Glial Cell Development
Focus:
This study seeks to delineate the effects of prolonged exposure of chlorpyrifos, as well as, its active metabolites chlorpyrifos-oxon and 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP) on the development and function of oligodendrocytes and astrocytes.