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Connecting high throughput assay results to animal test outcomes
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/highthroughput/thumb782422.jpg?itok=NdgKUpk8" /> Attendees at a recent workshop identified steps needed for high throughput test data to begin serving existing toxicity testing needs. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Expert panel agrees with draft NTP reports
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/ntp/thumb782478.jpg?itok=tgqyVKne" /> A panel of experts agreed with draft NTP conclusions on carcinogenicity and toxicity of antimony trioxide and the metalworking fluid TRIM VX. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

NIEHS scientists stand out at regional reproductive biology meeting
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/reproductive/thumb781608.jpg?itok=BP7CWmCU" /> The spring meeting included and a poster award for trainee Fei Zhao, Ph.D., and talks by Humphrey Yao, Ph.D., and trainee Kathryn McClelland, Ph.D. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Council members support new NIEHS initiatives
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/council/thumb782729.jpg?itok=3aSBNCcc" /> At the February meeting, the advisory council heard updates on programs gave a thumbs-up to three newly proposed initiatives. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Breysse highlights CDC environmental health activities
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/breysse/thumb782058.jpg?itok=_6Ecl4CG" /> Patrick Breysse, Ph.D., visited NIEHS Feb. 19 to highlight work done by the two CDC agencies that he now directs. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Epigenetic enzymes and regulation of transcription
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/epigenetic/thumb781395.jpg?itok=KQzfSogD" /> NIEHS biochemist Trevor Archer, Ph.D., discussed “Using Epigenetic Enzymes to Regulate Transcription,” in a Duke University seminar. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Falk lecture focuses on homeostasis in the individual neuron
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/science-highlights/falk/thumb782734.jpg?itok=dWkIaVxb" /> Gina Turrigiano, Ph.D., discussed the brain’s visual cortex and how neurons regulate themselves, in the Falk Lecture’s 30th year. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Celebrating 50 years with a community forum close to home
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/feature/forum/thumb782522.jpg?itok=x5VPDfPn" /> NIEHS held the first community forum in its local neighborhood, focusing on gene-environment interaction, at the popular RTP 180 series. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Natural protein points to new inflammation treatment
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/feature/naturalprotein/thumb782248.jpg?itok=xLaf3IeR" /> NIEHS scientists reported that increasing the levels of a natural protein in mice protected against or significantly reduced inflammation. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

NIEHS science informs federal response to Flint water crisis
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/3/feature/flint/thumb782231.jpg?itok=G-wiZ26b" /> Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., presented data on lead and current plans for addressing the Flint water crisis, at a meeting of NIH directors. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Yvonne Maddox presents 2016 Spirit Lecture
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/beyond-the-bench/maddox/thumb786047.jpg?itok=cpJ3eJoF" /> NIEHS welcomed Yvonne Maddox, Ph.D., March 4 as this year’s Spirit Lecture Series Award winner. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Hammock recognized with first McGiff Memorial Award
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/awards-recognition/hammock/thumb786014.jpg?itok=MEs1zobd" /> NIEHS grantee Bruce Hammock, Ph.D., received the first John C. McGiff Memorial Award for Contributions to Eicosanoid Research. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

New epidemiologist joins NIEHS
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/awards-recognition/ferguson/thumb784294.png?itok=1mA8_B5b" /> Kelly Ferguson, Ph.D., the newest NIEHS tenure-track researcher, leads the Perinatal and Early Life Epidemiology Group. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Former NIEHS adviser to lead Harvard School of Public Health
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/4/awards-recognition/williams/thumb784413.jpg?itok=k3mMVE6b" /> The appointment of Michelle Williams, Sc.D., was greeted at NIEHS with appreciation for her past service and enthusiasm for her new role. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Extramural Papers of the Month
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/thumb785702.jpg?itok=m49GBw5B" /> (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news