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Endometriosis highlighted in Capitol Hill briefings

Endometriosis took center stage on Capitol Hill, during March 3 briefings by “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi and Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D.

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Cutting edge talks, awards, and more at annual toxicology meeting

NIEHS staff at the annual Society of Toxicology meeting led classes, demonstrated technology, exhibited posters, and discussed grants.

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MaryJane Selgrade, Ph.D., Danielle Carlin, Ph.D., and Erik Tokar, Ph.D.

Local tox meeting highlights futuristic science

The North Carolina Society of Toxicology continued its honored tradition March 2, showcasing developments at the leading edge of toxicology.

Nomura describes new approach to identifying chemical toxicity

Daniel Nomura, Ph.D., described emerging technologies that can identify both intended and unintended effects of chemicals in the body.

Light and disruption of sleep cycles explored at NTP workshop

The National Toxicology Program assembled an international panel of experts to discuss how disruptions to circadian rhythms affect health.

Progress and challenges in disaster research response

The third annual federal interagency briefing explored progress on facilitating research after disasters, and the challenges that remain.

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Darryl Zeldin, M.D. and Hannah Valantine, M.D.

New genomic tools could help transplant patients

Transplantation cardiologist Hannah Valantine, M.D., suggests that new genomic tools may improve monitoring of transplant patients.

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NIEHS mourns the loss of Barry Dellinger

Friends and colleagues at NIEHS and the Louisiana State University SRP center mourn the loss of Harold “Barry” Dellinger, Ph.D.

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Apr
02

Women’s Health Awareness Day 2016
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Location: North Carolina Central University, Mary Townes Science Building, 1900 Concord Street, Durham, N.C.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
More information and registration

Apr
11

NTP Board of Scientific Counselors meeting
Report on Carcinogen concepts for Helicobacter pylori and certain water disinfection byproducts
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Location: Webcast
Time: 3:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Agenda and registration

Apr
12

NIEHS Distinguished Lecture Seminar Series featuring Gerard Karsenty, M.D., Ph.D., from Columbia University discussing “The Impact of Bone on Whole Organism Physiology”
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Location: Rodbell Auditorium
Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon

Apr
15

Groundbreaking for Net Zero Energy Warehouse
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Location: 110 T.W. Alexander Dr. at former Highway 147 spur
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Speaker(s): Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., director NIEHS and NTP; Dan Wheeland, director, NIH Office of Research Facilities; and Congressman David Price, 4th District of N.C.

Apr
19

GEMS Spring Meeting — Communicating Our Science: Outreach to the Public and Future Scientists
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Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Apr
20

NIEHS Keystone Seminar featuring Habibul Ahsan, M.D., from the University of Chicago, discussing “Arsenic and Human Health: From Biology to Prevention”
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Location: Keystone 1003AB
Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon

Apr
24

Science in the Cinema, showing the movie “WALL-E” followed by Q&A with NIEHS scientists
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Location: Marbles Museum, Raleigh, N.C.
Time: noon – 2:30 p.m.
Free. Advance registration required.

Apr
26-27

NTP Workshop: Addressing Challenges in the Assessment of Botanical Dietary Supplement Safety
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Location: Lister Auditorium, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Apr
26

Alternative Approaches for Acute Inhalation Toxicity to Address Global Regulatory and Non-regulatory Data Requirements
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Location: Webinar
Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon
Registration and more information

Apr
29

19th Annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium

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Location: Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Keith Micoli, Ph.D., director of the New York University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Program, presenting “Beyond the End of the Road: Career Advice From the Wilderness."

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