Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter 
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<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/science-highlights/international/thumb789186.jpg?itok=KKGQ53zS" /><br /><p>The Superfund Research Program co-sponsored a conference in Prague, to highlight promising approaches reducing exposures in the region.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
The wide-ranging effects of a bone protein
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/science-highlights/bone/thumb789409.jpg?itok=XDDGmqjP" /><br /><p>Gerard Karsenty, M.D., Ph.D., described the many biological roles of osteocalcin, a bone protein, in the April NIEHS Distinguished Lecture.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Connecting oceans, lakes, and human health
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/science-highlights/oceans/thumb789500.jpg?itok=D_i2td8h" /><br /><p>NIEHS Oceans and Human Health research program grantees shared findings on algal blooms in oceans and Great Lakes, and marine pollutants.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Who lives and dies in a hotter world, challenges for researchers
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/science-highlights/hotter/thumb788821.jpg?itok=_xN7krMk" /><br /><p>Joel Schwartz, Ph.D., discussed the challenges of studying direct effects of temperature, and impacts on different populations.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIEHS helps write landmark report on climate change and human health
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/science-highlights/climate/thumb788130.jpg?itok=kbfSVK1y" /><br /><p>NIEHS played a vital role developing a scientific assessment of the impacts of climate change on human health in the United States.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
May is Asthma Awareness Month and NIEHS highlights research
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/feature/feature1-asthma/thumb786345.jpg?itok=0csPiueY" /><br /><p>May is a good time to highlight NIEHS support for research on asthma causes, triggers, and interventions.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Science in the Cinema draws kids and parents to NIEHS anniversary event
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/feature/feature3-cinema/thumb789193.jpg?itok=JA3SYzdU" /><br /><p>The first NIEHS Science in the Cinema event drew about 200 kids and parents to a free showing of 'WALL-E' and hands-on science activities.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Mold exposures promote both allergic and inflammatory responses
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/5/feature/feature2-mold/thumb788805.jpg?itok=5nGlnOKX" /><br /><p>Scientists at NIEHS and NIOSH reported insights into both allergic and inflammatory responses in the lungs of mice inhaling mold spores.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIEHS celebrates administrative professionals
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/beyond-the-bench/admin/thumb790250.jpg?itok=S8E4RuIb" /><br /><p>Administrative Professionals Day was celebrated with a special program April 27, to thank these often unsung heroes.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Kids go to work to explore urban gardening
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/beyond-the-bench/kids/thumb790518.jpg?itok=3gVUYxJF" /><br /><p>The annual NIEHS Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered hands-on discovery of urban gardening, serving almost three dozen kids.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIEHS scores again with Green Champion Awards
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/awards-recognition/green/thumb791381.jpg?itok=uTeXms2O" /><br /><p>Two NIEHS groups won 2016 Green Champion awards for sustainability and stewardship projects.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIEHS trainee Samantha Hoopes transitions to new career
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/awards-recognition/hoopes/thumb791521.jpg?itok=nSYJuzHv" /><br /><p>Samantha Hoopes, Ph.D., former co-chair of the NIEHS Trainees’ Assembly, has begun a career in clinical product development at Rho, Inc.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Grantees elected to National Academy of Sciences
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/awards-recognition/nas/thumb790776.jpg?itok=u1iQt5Kr" /><br /><p>NIEHS grantees Mary Lou Guerinot, Ph.D., and Michael Kastan, M.D., Ph.D., have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
For Williams, tenure means continuing prolific research, mentoring
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/awards-recognition/williams/thumb791280.jpg?itok=B-i7aCCV" /><br /><p>Carmen Williams, M.D., Ph.D., head of the NIEHS Reproductive Medicine Group, was awarded tenure from the National Institutes of Health.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Allen Wilcox named finalist for Service to America Medal
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/6/awards-recognition/wilcox/thumb790547.jpg?itok=wiRnZCbO" /><br /><p>NIEHS epidemiologist Allen Wilcox, M.D., Ph.D., is one of 32 finalists for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
