This project examines the effects of chemicals found in personal care products—particularly those commonly used in African American communities—on brain function and health. The team is developing community-informed surveys to identify products of concern in South Los Angeles and is using fruit flies (Drosophila) as a model to test the toxicity of compounds such as formaldehyde and cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes (cVMS). Early work has already uncovered unexpected toxicity, and the team is also creating educational protocols to bring hands-on neuroscience research into schools and community settings. Fellows joining this project will contribute to survey development and community engagement, helping translate toxicology and neuroscience research into accessible, community-relevant tools for impact and advocacy.