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NIH Launches $10 Million Study of East Palestine Derailment Health Effects

The initiative seeks to fill gaps in early exposure testing by tracking residents’ health outcomes over five years

Overview

  • The NIH will distribute the funding in annual $2 million tranches to support multidisciplinary investigations into chemical exposure outcomes in East Palestine
  • Research teams will assess biological markers of risk and develop public health tracking systems to document symptoms such as respiratory issues and skin rashes
  • The agency has set a July 21, 2025, deadline for researchers to apply for one to three study grants
  • Vice President JD Vance pushed for the research after criticizing the Biden administration’s initial derailment response, and President Donald Trump endorsed the program
  • State and local leaders, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, hailed the announcement as a crucial step to address persistent health complaints and environmental contamination