Joshua Grubbs

Joshua Grubbs

May 30, 2017

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We're off to Peru! | ¡Nos vamos para el Perú!

June 1 marks the beginning of our travel to Peru to begin our research in Madre de Dios! We'll start with meeting local partners to ensure everything is in place for a successful study. Next, even more importantly, we will engage with the communities to discuss our common goals and what to expect. 

¡El 1 de junio marca el principio de nuestro viaje al Perú para empezar la investigación en Madre de Dios! Empezaremos con reunirnos con asociados locales para asegurar que todo esté listo para una investigación exitosa. Luego, aún más importantemente, trabajamos con las comunidades para hablar sobre nuestras metas comunes y que esperamos. 

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About This Project

A state of emergency has been declared in Madre de Dios, Peru due to high levels of mercury (Hg) exposure as a result of gold mining in the region. Hg toxicity has a plethora of devastating neurological and cognitive effects that can ravage vulnerable communities. The goal of this project is to reduce Hg levels in mothers and children through education and the construction of high antioxidant food baskets of locally acquired foods.

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