NA24OARX021G0001
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: Harmful algal blooms (HAB) detrimentally impact the health of populations and economies on a global scale.
Toxins produced by these algae affect sources of food and water.
Another less well understood result of HAB is the aerosolization of the toxins they produce.
The initial consequences of toxin inhalation on human health are being revealed through elevated hospitalization rates in coastal regions during HAB events.
Research in this area is hampered by the inability to accurately determine exposure levels due to the transient nature of aerosolized toxins.
Screening the aerosol environment of coastal regions rapidly, accurately, and affordably for a wide range of algal toxins will provide relevant agencies with necessary real-time aerosol identification capabilities.
Our proposed solution is a portable, fieldable, automated MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer that can act as an early warning system for coastal populations.
The knowledge generated from this technology would enable local officials to make informed decisions on emerging algal blooms more quickly, better protecting coastal communities and industries.
The system could revolutionize the discovery of emerging HAB, allowing aerosolized algae and toxins to be identified and quantified.
This novel capability will empower future research into the impacts of aerosolized algal toxins on human health.
Toxins produced by these algae affect sources of food and water.
Another less well understood result of HAB is the aerosolization of the toxins they produce.
The initial consequences of toxin inhalation on human health are being revealed through elevated hospitalization rates in coastal regions during HAB events.
Research in this area is hampered by the inability to accurately determine exposure levels due to the transient nature of aerosolized toxins.
Screening the aerosol environment of coastal regions rapidly, accurately, and affordably for a wide range of algal toxins will provide relevant agencies with necessary real-time aerosol identification capabilities.
Our proposed solution is a portable, fieldable, automated MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer that can act as an early warning system for coastal populations.
The knowledge generated from this technology would enable local officials to make informed decisions on emerging algal blooms more quickly, better protecting coastal communities and industries.
The system could revolutionize the discovery of emerging HAB, allowing aerosolized algae and toxins to be identified and quantified.
This novel capability will empower future research into the impacts of aerosolized algal toxins on human health.
Awardee
Funding Goals
18 CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION 19 WEATHER-READY NATION 20 HEALTHY OCEANS 21 RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Sykesville,
Maryland
217847454
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Zeteo Tech was awarded
Project Grant NA24OARX021G0001
worth $174,707
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in August 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Sykesville Maryland United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.021 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity NOAA SBIR FY 2024 Phase I.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
Real-Time Aerosol Monitoring for Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins via MALDI-TOF MS
Abstract
Harmful algal blooms (HAB) detrimentally impact the health of populations and economies on a global scale. Toxins produced by these algae affect sources of food and water. Another less well understood result of HAB is the aerosolization of the toxins they produce. The initial consequences of toxin inhalation on human health are being revealed through elevated hospitalization rates in coastal regions during HAB events. Research in this area is hampered by the inability to accurately determine exposure levels due to the transient nature of aerosolized toxins. Screening the aerosol environment of coastal regions rapidly, accurately, and affordably for a wide range of algal toxins will provide relevant agencies with necessary real-time aerosol identification capabilities. Our proposed solution is a portable, fieldable, automated MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer that can act as an early warning system for coastal populations. The knowledge generated from this technology would enable local officials to make informed decisions on emerging algal blooms more quickly, better protecting coastal communities and industries. The system could revolutionize the discovery of emerging HAB, allowing aerosolized algae and toxins to be identified and quantified. This novel capability will empower future research into the impacts of aerosolized algal toxins on human health.
Topic Code
9.2
Solicitation Number
NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008184
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 5/5/25
Period of Performance
8/1/24
Start Date
1/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$174.7K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$174.7K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA24OARX021G0001
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA24OARX021G0001
SAI Number
NA24OARX021G0001-002
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BR OFC OF PROG.PLANNING&INTEGRATION
Awardee UEI
Q5CRCJW547Z6
Awardee CAGE
70T51
Performance District
MD-02
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Modified: 5/5/25