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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

Your Online Source for NIEHS News

September 2024

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Researchers chart a path forward for report back

NIH kicked off program aimed at studying how to responsibly report back research results to environmental health study participants.

Climate and health initiative launches website

Man and woman standing in front of website projected on big screen According to Joubert, heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and arsenic are known risk factors for plaque buildup in arteries and other health problems. (Photo courtesy of Adobestock.)

A new hub of funding opportunities, educational resources, and capacity building tools will support the needs of the research community.

RIVER grantee examines chromium exposure consequences across species

John Wise and a humpback whale

Humans exposed to the metal hexavalent chromium develop DNA damage and sometimes cancer, but whales recover.

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5 things to know when applying for outstanding investigator funding

NIEHS announced $4 million program to support established environmental health scientists with 8 years of flexible, sustained funding.
Participants exchanged experiences during the roundtable networking session. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw / NIEHS)
NC Women of Color Research Network elevates STEM leaders

During the organization’s annual symposium, participants found a supportive space for collaboration, networking, and career development.
Jack Griffith, Ph.D., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, stands behind a podium and microphones
Wilson Memorial Lecture focuses on telomeres and toxicology

Jack Griffith, Ph.D., described how protein activity in the repeated sequences at the ends of chromosomes could influence cancer and aging.
Scholars at poster session
Undergrads share research projects from NIEHS summer internship

Poster showcase builds presentation and communication skills, helping students who wish to pursue a career in the biomedical sciences.

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PFAS chemicals, other resources added to toxicity testing tool

Web resource helps users develop and understand nonanimal chemical safety tests.
Amanda Armijo, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Unmasking NDMA: Cancer clues and repair insights

Wetterhahn lecturer Amanda Armijo explained environmental toxicant’s damaging effects on DNA and how enzymes may offer some protection.
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Chelation therapy may reduce blood lead levels, but not heart attacks

Clinical trial shows therapy may help excrete metals, but does not reduce cardiovascular events, in diabetics with previous heart attacks.
Communication Challenge winners, from left to right: Kiara Smith, Saachi Gandhi, Aurea Michael, and Varun Kochar
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Summer interns test their science communication skills; NIH at White House climate and health forum.

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