Pictured left to right are NIEHS scientists Hogberg-Durdock, Shagun Krishna, Ph.D., Mamta Behl, Ph.D., Eccles, Mimi Huang, Ph.D., Kristen Ryan, Ph.D., Rider, Germolec, Rebecca Arechavala, Ph.D., and Walker

Innovative research draws more than 5,000 to annual SOT conference

Placental health, disease susceptibility, and neurotoxicity were a few of the hot topics at the annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology.

Spirit Lecture honoree recognized for mentorship, perseverance

Vivian Pinn, M.D., discussed the difference that a good mentor can make in the midst of professional challenges.

We can do it: Empowering women in construction trades

WINTER trainees (from left to right), Jaqueline Castillo, Zenaida Camarena, Christina Quinones, Darlene Cerritos

Webinar series demonstrates potential for women to enter and thrive in construction trades.

Mark Hahn, Ph.D., and John Stegeman, Ph.D.

NIEHS grantees help lead study of ocean plastics’ health effects

Study finds chemicals added to plastics pollute oceans and may increase risk of miscarriage, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

Scientific Journeys: From genetics to the environment and back

David Reif, Ph.D., head of the Predictive Toxicology Branch, described his path from academia to NIEHS and shared research goals.

NIH awards focus on communities most affected by climate change

Funding awarded to four sites as part of the Alliance for Community Engagement on Climate and Health.

Air quality monitors begin collecting data in US, Mexico

New NIEHS-funded devices could help communities identify air pollution hot spots and take action.

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Scientific Journeys: Transforming immunotoxicology through discovery

Celebrating nearly 40 years at NIEHS, Dori Germolec, Ph.D., continues to innovate and explore how toxic substances affect the immune system.

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Mi PROTECT and PROTECT Responde campaign

Health equity advanced when reporting back to diverse populations

NIEHS grantees developed a mobile application to report study results back to pregnant women in both English and Spanish.

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La equidad en salud progresó con la retroalimentación a grupos poblacionales diversos

Los beneficiarios del NIEHS (Instituto Nacional de Ciencias de la Salud Ambiental) desarrollaron una aplicación móvil para ofrecer retroalimentación de los resultados de un estudio en inglés y en español a mujeres embarazadas.

PEGS participants connect with researchers at study’s first forum

NIEHS Personalized Environment and Genes Study researchers shared results and answered questions during Mar. 28 event.

Stavros Garantziotis, M.D. and Darryl Zeldin, M.D.

Allergy, asthma, and immunology researchers gather in San Antonio

NIEHS scientists, grantees presented their latest findings at the 2023 meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Environmental stressors’ effect on gene expression explored in lecture

Anita Hopper, Ph.D., explained how environmental stressors drive changes in movement of transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) within cells.

SRP trainees Molly Frazar, Ph.D., Victoria Klaus, and Kevin Baldridge, Ph.D., harvest blackberries for BerryCare, a nutritional intervention program. (Photo courtesy of Dawn Brewer / University of Kentucky)

High-fiber diet may protect against exposure to PFOS

The diet may decrease disease risks associated with exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate, which is a type of PFAS, say NIEHS grantees.

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Fellows stand out in three-minute communication challenge

Eleven NIEHS fellows competed in annual contest as part of institute's Big Picture, Small Talk series.

NIEHS-supported scientists recognized by Society of Toxicology

An undergrad, a postdoc, and seven grantees are among the outstanding scientists honored with 2023 SOT awards.

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Apr
06

Keystone Science Lecture Seminar Series: “DNA Damage, Repair, and Mutations in the Context of Environmental Health”
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event. Attend virtually via Zoom or in person at Keystone Building, Room 2164/2166, located at 530 Davis Drive, Durham, NC 27709.
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Bevin Engelward, Sc.D., professor and director at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Superfund Research Program (SRP)
Preregister here

Apr
11

Dr. Martin Rodbell Lecture Series Seminar — "Making Faces: Transcriptional Enhancers in Human Development, Disease, and Evolution"
Event Details

Location: Online
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Joanna Wysocka, Ph.D., Stanford University.
Host(s): Natalie Shaw, M.D
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Apr
14

NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) Annual Spring Symposium
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event. Attend virtually via Zoom or in person at NIEHS Building 101, Rodbell Auditorium, located at 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27713.
Time: 3:00-5:15 p.m.
Speaker(s): Multiple presentations. Sponsored by the NIEHS Office of Science Education and Diversity.
Zoom link

Apr
15

Women’s Health Awareness: “Transforming Communities by Enhancing Women’s Health”
Event Details

Location: North Carolina Central University, Mary Townes Science Building, located at 1900 Concord St., Durham, NC 27707.
Time: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): This women’s wellness conference will feature free health screenings including mammograms, health education sessions, healthy living sessions, and health resources.
Free registration

Apr
20

2023 John P. Wyatt, M.D., Environment and Health Symposium
Event Details

Location: Hybrid event. In-person events will be held at the Rosenberg College of Law Grand Courtroom at the University of Kentucky, located at 620 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Multiple presenters. Keynote speaker is NIEHS grantee Johnnye Lewis, Ph.D., director of the Community Environmental Health Program at the University of New Mexico.
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Apr
28

NIEHS Take Your Child to Work Day (TYCTWD)
Event Details

Location: NIEHS located at 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27713; and at the Keystone Building, Room 2164/2166, located at 530 Davis Drive, Durham, NC 27709.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Contact Sherrie Shorts for more information

Apr
28

NIEHS SRP Progress in Research Webinar: “Emergencies and Emerging Contaminants”
Event Details

Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Speaker(s): Multiple presenters from the Texas A&M University, Michigan State University, and Yale University SRP Centers; moderated by Jean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division.
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April 2023

Innovative research draws more than 5,000 to annual SOT conference

Spirit Lecture honoree recognized for mentorship, perseverance

We can do it: Empowering women in construction trades

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Vaping’s respiratory effects traced by leading basic researcher

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