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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

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January 2025

Papers of the year

2024 Papers of the Year

Institute leaders selected 30 Papers of the Year from nearly 3,200 publications by NIEHS researchers and grant recipients in 2024.

Keystone lecturer tells story of lead poisoning research

Bruce Lanphear, M.D.

Bruce Lanphear, M.D., focused on how science communication is a critical tool to protect human health.

Innovative science, data sharing drive technology advances in 2024

Sharon Soucek, Ph.D.

NIEHS Office of Tech Transfer helps researchers advance new technologies and provides training opportunities to commercialize inventions.

Girl walking through water
NIH publishes Climate Change and Health Initiative Annual Report

Second annual report highlights achievements and progress made through collaborative research and community engagement.
Humphrey Yao, Ph.D.
New clues about a birth defect in males uncovered by NIEHS scientists

The condition, hypospadias, may be linked to environmental disruption of a unique cell population critical to development of the urethra.

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Dale Sandler, Ph.D., center, celebrates with Jennifer Woo, Ph.D., left, and Alexandra White, Ph.D., right
Fellow of the Year and Mentor of the Year awards announced

Jennifer Woo, Ph.D., and Alexandra White, Ph.D., were honored for their contributions to research and service to others.
Funding Facts
5 things to know: NIH grant application and review changes

Beginning Jan. 25, most grant applications will require new forms and undergo a simplified review and scoring process.

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Clarissa Alexander
Diversity lecture spotlights Native American employment at NIH

Empowering career advancement for Indigenous people in the NIH workforce is among the goals of the Native American Employment Portfolio.
Bruce Hammock, Ph.D.
Treating gut injuries caused by too much sugar consumption

Therapies that inhibit a molecule called soluble epoxide hydrolase could potentially help people who like sugary foods and drinks.
Emma Morgan
Scientific Journeys: Fascinated by biology, undergrad stands out at NIEHS

Trainee Emma Morgan describes her foray into biomedical research and science communication, thanks to influential mentors along the way.
Fire Squid
Science as art, fellows capture NIEHS research in vibrant images

Twenty-two colorful images, representing a cross section of environmental health research, are now on display across the institute.
Caroline Stetler
Top 20 Environmental Factor articles of 2024

NIEHS-supported research news that people can apply to their own lives topped the list of most-read articles in 2024.
Ross at CRU talking to nurse
NIEHS News in Brief

Holiday charity drive inspires giving, and Congresswoman visits NIEHS for the second time this year.

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