This is a proposal to identify and apply the epidemiological methods necessary to study the effects of various types of fetal drug exposure. I am particularly interested in assessing the neurological implications of prenatal drug exposure and providing suggestions for treatment, therapy, or effective educational programs for children born with extensive drug exposure. I have a specific interest in illicit drugs, but I also hope to investigate prenatal exposure to certain prescription drugs. Although the specifics of my dissertation research will be developed over the next two years, the kinds of issues that may arise in this area include extensive application of epidemiological methods, specifically reproductive epidemiology, and statistical data analysis.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31DA005996-05
Application #
6661868
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-8 (58))
Program Officer
Smeriglio, Vincent S
Project Start
2002-09-28
Project End
Budget Start
2003-09-28
Budget End
2004-09-27
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$40,043
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard University
Department
Public Health & Prev Medicine
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
149617367
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115