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Full Award: Malarial Impact on Neurobehavioral Development (MIND)

The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Funding Fogarty Program

Global Brain Disorders Research

Project Information in NIH RePORTER

Malarial Impact on Neurobehavioral Development (MIND)

Principal Institution

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

Principal Investigator(s) (PI)

John, Chandy C; Bangirana, Paul

Project Contact Information

Email: chjohn@iu.edu

Year(s) Awarded

2008-2024

Country

Uganda

NIH Partners

NINDS

Project Description

Determining the duration and areas of severe malaria-related neurobehavioral and functional impairment, from childhood through early adulthood, and identifying risk factors for this impairment, will be the basis for interventions that could improve the quality of life for the millions of children affected by severe malaria and allow these children and adults to achieve their full potential.

Related World Regions / Countries

Sub-Saharan Africa