Trevor K. Archer — new Deputy Director of NIEHS — shares his goals, research passion

Archer discussed his proudest scientific achievements, his plans to boost diversity at the institute, and the value of mentorship.

Ethical issues emerge in gene-environment interactions research

Dave Kaufman, Ph.D., and Kimberly McAllister, Ph.D.

NIEHS, the National Human Genome Research Institute, and scientists across the country explored those issues during a two-day workshop.

E-cigarettes expose users to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead

Preliminary results from the NIEHS-funded EMIT study were shared by Ana María Rule, Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, during her Jan. 19 Keystone Science Lecture.

E-cigarettes expose users to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead

Preliminary results from the NIEHS-funded EMIT study were shared by Ana María Rule, Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, during her Jan. 19 Keystone Science Lecture.

NIEHS serves as coordinating site for the NIH Metabolomics Consortium

NIEHS intends to expand NIH scientists' access to technology that identifies small molecules in biological and environmental samples.

Environmental justice, health disparities top of mind at tox meeting

North Carolina Society of Toxicology event included talks on pollution in communities of color, and NIEHS trainees won research awards.

Pesticide exposure on Thai farms mapped by NIEHS-funded scientists

The researchers used geographic information system mapping to track the health effects of such exposure among farmers.

Breast cancer group honors Collman with Distinguished Service Award

NIEHS Acting Deputy Director Gwen Collman, Ph.D., accepted the award during a webinar hosted by the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition.

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Mercury exposure affects more than just the brain — muscles, too

NIEHS-funded researchers at the University of Rochester have uncovered new methylmercury exposure pathways in fruit fly and mouse models.

Cells’ vulnerability to carcinogens influenced by mitochondria’s shape

Kasturi Mitra, Ph.D., studies how the structure of organelles called mitochondria can affect cellular response to cancer-causing agents.

Stress hormones’ role in breast cancer illuminated by NIEHS research

The scientists uncovered a biological mechanism by which hormone treatment promotes the activation of a gene in breast cancer cells.

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Autoimmune diseases and women’s health spotlighted during webinar

Members of the NIEHS Women's Health Awareness community learned how conditions such as lupus can affect pregnancy, during Jan. 13 event.

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Complexities of PFAS research focus of congressional hearing

More research into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and how they affect health is critical, said NIEHS grantees.

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Mood and gut disorders linked to impaired serotonin transport

Functional gastrointestinal disorders often are accompanied by depression and anxiety, noted Kara Margolis, M.D., during Jan. 12 NIEHS lecture.

Early-career researchers celebrated in new speaker series

The NIEHS Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers kicked off the series with talks on flame retardants, computational toxicology.

NIEHS employees shatter expectations for charity drive

The theme of the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign was 'You can be the face of change.'

Extramural papers of the month

Intramural papers of the month

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Feb
04

NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture Seminar Series Presents: 'The Impact of Coordinated Analytical and Data Management Methods with Identification and Remediation of Legacy and Modern Sources of Airborne PCBs'
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Speaker(s): Keri Hornbuckle, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering, University of Iowa.

Feb
09

National Institutes of Health Climate Change and Health Webinar Series Presents: “Why Climate Change Is a Health Threat”
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: noon-1:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Robert Bullard, Ph.D., distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy, Texas Southern University. Welcome by Eliseo Perez-Stable, M.D., director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Feb
14

NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture Seminar Series Presents: “Participatory Research and Data Sharing: Integrating Diverse Forms of Vulnerability and Resiliency Data to Inform Change”
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 11:00 a.m.-noon
Speaker(s): Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science, College of Public Health and Global Change, University of Arizona.

Feb
15

Meeting of the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): The 165th meeting of the NAEHSC will be webcast live. See agenda for full details.
Full agenda

Feb
22

National Institutes of Health Climate Change and Health Webinar Series Presents: “Climate Change, Air Pollution, and Health: What Lies Ahead.”
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Jonathan Samet, M.D., Colorado School of Public Health, and Tami Bond, Ph.D., Colorado State University.

Feb
28-01

NIEHS Workshop: “Advancing Environmental Health Equity Through Implementation Science”
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 11:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Speaker(s): This two-day workshop will explore how environmental health scientists can use implementation science to inform the development, adaptation, implementation, and scale-up of interventions, practices, and policies to prevent harmful environmental exposures and advance environmental health equity.
Registration open

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February 2022

Trevor K. Archer — new Deputy Director of NIEHS — shares his goals, research passion

Ethical issues emerge in gene-environment interactions research

E-cigarettes expose users to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead

NIEHS Director's Corner

One year, 12 conversations: The Director’s Corner in review

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