
Environmental Factor, June 2010, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NIEHS Spotlight
NIEHS Welcomes Dr. David Schwartz
David Schwartz is the fourth director of NIEHS, and as such, also serves as director of the National Toxicology Program.
The NTP: A Quarter Century of Progress and a Bright Future
Ever wonder what agency determines what chemicals are hazardous to your health? Well, in many cases it's the National Toxicology Program.
Two NIEHS Grantees Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Michael Karin, Professor of Pharmacology at the University of California in San Diego and Dr. Mary-Claire King, American Cancer Society Professor, at the University of Washington in Seattle, both NIEHS grantees, was recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Familiar Face? It's John Grovenstein on the Cover of Red Hat's Course Catalog
Red Hat's newest course catalog features John Grovenstein, NIEHS information technology specialist, on the cover.
Triangle Postdocs Flock to 8th Annual NIEHS/NTA Career Fair
When it comes to training postdocs, the objective at NIEHS is an idealistic, unselfish one.
NIEHS Goes All Out for Health Week
With more activities than ever before, NIEHS went all out to encourage physical fitness May 9-20.
Inside The Institute
Making it Work: NIEHS Staffers Find Ways to Stay Active
For VeeVee Shropshire and Denise Warren-Hinton, exercise is not a chore. For these two, it is not only an important part of their daily lives, but a pleasure, a reward they give themselves.
What to do when a Reporter Calls
Don't feel pressured to give an immediate answer to any question. Reporters expect professionals like you to be busy, so it's OK to get answers to reporters through follow-up calls. This gives everyone time to prepare a clear and concise response. Be polite, but don't be pushed. Here's how...
Polishing the Image: Must-Dos for Today's Professionals
Your appearance says a lot about you, and presenting a professional image can mean more self-confidence and more positive interactions with coworkers and bosses, says Bev Dwane, a Durham-based image consultant.
Loretta Moore Retires
After 10 years in the Laboratory of Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, and a total of 22 years of federal service, Loretta Moore retired.
Cued Speech at NIEHS
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management sponsored a cultural education program on cued speech recently and will also offer a 4-week American Sign Language class beginning June 2.
Why Do We Sleep?
Does your battery run down midafternoon? Do you find it hard to focus during the day? Do you find yourself reaching for chocolate or a caffeinated beverage? Chances are, like 72% of adults, you are sleep deprived because of a sleep disorder.
News Faces
Pinkney Wilder III
Up and Coming
Science Notebook
Microarrays: One Step Closer to Personalized Medicine
Dr. Brenda Weis, NIEHS Toxicogenomics Research Consortium TRC Coordinator, received national media coverage as spokesperson for the TRC microarrays study conducted by 64 renowned scientists.
NIEHS-Funded Study: People with Diabetes More Susceptible to Cardiovascular Damage from Pollution
Researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars program at the University of Michigan concluded that people with diabetes may be more susceptible to cardiovascular damage from pollution.
DERT Papers of the Month - April 2005
1) Weil M, Bressler J, Parsons P, Bolla K, Glass T, Schwartz B. Blood mercury levels and neurobehavioral function. JAMA. 2005 Apr 20;293(15):1875-82.