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Geospatial data, population health merge at NIEHS workshop

Experts from around the globe explored opportunities to link location-based environmental data to studies of human health.

Women of color research network focuses on mentorship, collaboration

At NIEHS-sponsored event, speakers discussed overcoming stereotypes and bias in hiring, and emphasized building relationships.

Exposome research, anti-racism on tap at NIEHS council meeting

The exposome refers to the totality of environmental influences and corresponding biological responses throughout an individual's life.

Scientific Journeys: From basic researcher to leader in autoimmunity

Lisa Rider, M.D., discussed her path from medical school to a career in translational research for myositis, a rare disease.

Sexual and gender minorities at NIH share their stories, challenges

To recognize Pride Month, NIEHS hosted a panel discussion featuring LGBTQ scientists from across the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

NIEHS grantee’s outreach boosts diversity, helps train young scientists

New partnership with historically Black universities will bring more minority undergraduate students into the metabolomics research arena.

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Environment plays underappreciated role in infectious diseases

National Academies workshop explored how emerging scientific tools could help to inform crises beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Researchers identify cells involved in development of genitalia

With single-cell sequencing, NIEHS scientists are closer to understanding which cells give rise to birth defects.

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Novel toxicity assessment strategies highlighted at DNTP board meeting

NIEHS Division of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP) scientists discussed their efforts to provide timely, human-relevant toxicity data.

Scientific originality, rigor help NIEHS fellows win major award

Seventeen trainees won the annual National Institutes of Health Fellows Award for Research Excellence and earned travel funds.

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Better risk communication can reduce harmful exposures, experts say

At an NIEHS Superfund Research Program workshop, participants stressed the importance of community engagement and tailored messaging.

HBCUs to share research funding challenges, opportunities

In upcoming listening sessions, NIEHS aims to strengthen ties with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), other minority-serving institutions.

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Social determinants of health focus of NIEHS Distinguished Lecture

Sir Michael Marmot, Ph.D., from University College London, discussed the correlation between poverty, social injustice, and poor health.

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Bright future for former NIEHS communications challenge winner

Sanya Mehta, who was a postbaccalaureate research fellow at the institute, continues to excel as she pursues a doctorate degree.

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Animal replacement accomplishments draw broad interest

Federal agency advancement of nonanimal chemical safety testing methods showcased at May public forum.

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NIEHS launches 2021 Feds Feed Families virtual campaign

Employees' donations will help the almost 600,000 individuals in central and eastern North Carolina struggling to put food on the table.

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Jul
19

NIEHS Listening Session I With Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 11:00 a.m.-noon
Speaker(s): Participants will be asked general questions about the challenges and successes they have experienced applying for funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Jul
20

NIEHS Environmental Health Language Collaborative Pre-Workshop Event — “Catalyzing Knowledge-Driven Discovery in Environmental Health Sciences Through a Harmonized Language: A Primer on Using Terminologies, Vocabularies, and Ontologies for Knowledge Organization”
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Jul
20

NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture Series presents “RNA Methylation in Stress Response and Environmental Carcinogenesis”
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 11:00 a.m.-noon
Speaker(s): Yu-Ying He, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago

Jul
26

NIEHS Listening Session II With Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Participants will be asked general questions about the challenges and successes they have experienced applying for funding from the National Institutes of Health.

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July 2021

Geospatial data, population health merge at NIEHS workshop

Women of color research network focuses on mentorship, collaboration

Exposome research, anti-racism on tap at NIEHS council meeting

NIEHS Director's Corner

After disasters, scientific partnership and local engagement are key

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