From left, Joan Packenham, Ph.D., Jane Lambert, and Darlene Dixon, D.V.M, Ph.D.

NIEHS Women’s Health Awareness event celebrates 10th anniversary

Annual wellness conference offering environmental health information and screening services has reached more than 6,000 women.

Lisa Rider inducted into Association of American Physicians

NIEHS physician and clinical scientist honored for groundbreaking work to improve diagnosis, treatment of autoimmune muscle disease.

Data science event showcases new approaches to environmental health

Ph.D. student Velma Shang, left, and NIEHS grantee Dereje Jima in front of poster

NC State symposium highlighted state-of-the-art methods and research activities using big data to advance environmental health studies.

female doctor with young girl patient wearing breathing mask

NIEHS-supported research can help people with asthma breathe better

Recent scientific advances help to identify root causes of and new treatment approaches for asthma, a chronic respiratory disease.

Ask the Expert: How does NIEHS research on PFAS affect me?

NIEHS research informed new PFAS testing guidelines, drinking water standards, and phaseout of chemical from fast-food packaging.

Woman in yellow safety vest picks up plastic garbage beside a body of water

Oceans research gets new funding

NIEHS, NSF jointly fund new research centers to understand how microplastics, harmful algal blooms, other exposures affect people's health.

Spirit Lecture honoree lauded for perseverance in plant-based medicine

Cassandra Quave, Ph.D., discussed her journey around the world and the obstacles she has overcome to uncover the healing power of plants.

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New technology detects molecular signatures that can predict autism risk

The test, developed by NIEHS grantee Manish Arora, Ph.D., has been granted FDA “breakthrough device” status and biotech industry honors.

NIEHS shares research to identify chemicals’ effects on development

At two international meetings, NIEHS scientists addressed challenge of screening chemicals for adverse effects on developing nervous system.

On autism, author calls for more inclusive conversations and research

During guest lecture, author Eric Garcia discussed need for improved dialogue between scientific community and individuals with autism.

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May
02

NIEHS Reading Room Opening
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event on Zoom and in person at Building 101, A Module Basement
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Speaker(s): Heather Patisaul, Ph.D., Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) scientific director; J’Ingrid Mathis, NIEHS associate director for management; Mark Miller, Ph.D., director of scientific research management; Erin Knight, NIEHS library manager
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May
06

Emerging Opportunities to Link Environmental Public Health Science to Public Health Practice
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event on Zoom and in person at Building 101, Rodbell Auditorium
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Speaker(s): Ari Bernstein, M.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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May
07

Horizon Scanning: Sharing Strategies to Move from Reactive to Proactive Approaches to Identify New Environmental Concerns
Event Details

Location: Virtual
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Multiple presenters
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May
20-21

Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) Public Forum
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event on Zoom and in person at Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.
Time: 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Speaker(s): Multiple presentations
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Jun
04

National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event on Zoom and in person at Building 101, Rodbell Auditorium
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Speaker(s): Multiple presenters
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May 2024

NIEHS Women’s Health Awareness event celebrates 10th anniversary

Lisa Rider inducted into Association of American Physicians

Data science event showcases new approaches to environmental health

NIEHS Director's Corner

Microplastics’ knowns, unknowns discussed by a physician-scientist

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