Environmental Factor - January 2016 - Scientific Highlights
Fargo named first NIEHS scientific information officer
David Fargo, Ph.D., named the institute’s first Scientific Information Officer, will direct development of infrastructure needed in the era of big data.
Five viruses are known human carcinogens, say NTP peer reviewers
Peer reviewers agreed with the National Toxicology Program preliminary recommendations to list five viruses as known to be human carcinogens.
NIH expands research on children’s environmental health
The National Institutes of Health announced a new initiative, called ECHO, to study environmental impact on child health and development.
NIEHS highlights health at Paris climate talks
At the Paris climate talks, NIEHS played a key role in highlighting the potential impacts of climate change on health and health care facilities.
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NTP board approves research concepts
Mountaintop removal and fluoride were among the research areas reviewed by the National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors.
