Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., NIEHS and NTP Director

PFAS conference highlights research obstacles, public health challenges

Toxicologists and other scientists explored new ways to study these complex chemicals.

NIEHS launches “A Girl’s First Period” study

Mother and daughter holding hands and talking

The largest, most comprehensive study to date of this phase of puberty in girls will help researchers find signs of regular and irregular cycles.

Lavender oil linked to early breast growth in girls

Lavender flowers and brown glass bottles of lavender oil

Lavender oil and tea tree oil contain compounds that mimic or oppose the actions of sex hormones and may be considered endocrine disruptors.

Nonsmokers can get emphysema from air pollution, study finds

Researchers hope that understanding the causes of debilitating lung disease may lead to better prevention and treatment.

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pregnant woman with hands on belly and smokestacks in background graphic

NIH researchers tackle questions on air pollution and pregnancy

National Institutes of Health scientists responded to concerns about air pollution, pregnancy, and child health via Reddit Ask Me Anything.

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Chemicals’ effects on development and reproduction reviewed by expert panel

The National Toxicology Program invited outside experts to review its first technical reports related to developmental and reproductive toxicology.

person bending and using spray bottle on back of leg

Blocking mosquitoes with a graphene shield

Graphene film may be an alternative to chemicals now used in insect repellants and protective clothing.

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Patricia Jensen tenure vote unanimous

As an NIEHS neurobiologist, Jensen developed new tools used by researchers around the world.

Stephan Schurer, Ph.D., University of Miami

FAIR principles critical for data-driven research, says Schurer

The data principles known as FAIR improve drug studies and are integral to the new NIEHS Informatics and Information Technology roadmap.

Bill Suk, Ph.D., NIEHS, with students and faculty at Khon Kaen University

Suk promotes children’s environmental health in Asia-Pacific

A Fulbright award allowed Suk to collaborate extensively with researchers in Thailand and surrounding countries.

In memoriam: Joyce Goldstein’s distinguished NIEHS career

She was a pioneering researcher, a passionate mentor, and an engaged member of the broader scientific community.

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Molecular sensor scouts DNA damage, supervises repair

From NIEHS scientists and grantees comes the first report of a protein — called UV-DDB — involved in two ancient DNA repair pathways.

Toddi Steelman, Ph.D., Dean, Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

Wildfire — a tragedy years in the making, says Steelman

Duke University dean explains how recent catastrophic fires resulted from long-term trends in climate, housing, fire suppression, and more.

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NIEHS fellow starts new position at Mayo Clinic

Matthew Schellenberg, Ph.D., says the knowledge and skills he gained at NIEHS paved the way for his exciting career opportunity.

Summer interns take the stage

College students practice communication skills in addition to performing scientific research during their summer at NIEHS

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Summer food drive draws generous giving

Through the Feds Feed Families program, NIEHS donated 3,470 pounds of food and other necessities to local communities.

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Sep
05

Keystone Science Lecture Seminar Series presents, “Molecular Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Detoxification, Remediation, and Climate-Linked Stress Resilience in Plants”
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Location: Keystone 1003AB
Time: 11:00 a.m. – noon
Speaker(s): Julian Schroeder, Ph.D., from the University of California at San Diego

Sep
08-10

Annual meeting of the US DOHaD Society of the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
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Location: Rizzo Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
More information available

Sep
10

National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council Meeting Day 1
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Location: Durham Convention Center
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Agenda and Council documents

Sep
11

National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council Meeting Day 2
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Location: Durham Convention Center
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Agenda and Council documents

Sep
19

Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods Day 1
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Location: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 5100 Campus Dr., College Park, Maryland 20740
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Agenda and registration to attend in person or via webcast

Sep
20

Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods Day 2
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Location: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 5100 Campus Dr., College Park, Maryland 20740
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Agenda and registration to attend in person or via webcast

Sep
20

Duke University Program in Environmental Health & Toxicology Fall 2019 Seminar Series presents “Assessing Chemical Risks Unique to Genetically Sensitive Subpopulations Using Diversity Outbred Mice”
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Location: Field Auditorium, Grainger Hall
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Allison Harrill, Ph.D., from the National Toxicology Program
Details available

Sep
24

NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture Seminar Series presents Marissa Sobolewski, Ph.D., from the University of Rochester
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Location: Keystone 1003AB
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Sep
26

National Academies presents “Identifying Opportunities to Understand, Control, and Prevent Exposure to PFAS: An Environmental Health Matters Initiative Workshop”
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Location: The National Academies Keck Center, 500 Fifth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register to attend via webcast or in person

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September 2019

PFAS conference highlights research obstacles, public health challenges

NIEHS launches “A Girl’s First Period” study

Lavender oil linked to early breast growth in girls

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