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Awardees announced for NIEHS Scholars Connect Program
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/awards-recognition/scholars-connect-program-thumbnail.jpg?itok=OCTbUvUC" /> Honorees, including outstanding scholars Shivani Ayyagari and Kyra Varley, shared lessons learned from their time in the NIEHS research training program. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

NIEHS celebrates Earth Day with Green awards and community events
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/community-impact/earth-day-thumbnail_0.jpg?itok=OmjLp9s0" /> Dozens of NIEHS staff members were recognized for efforts to improve sustainability on campus as in-person Earth Day activities resumed. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Brain scans yield insights into autism, other developmental disabilities
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/science-highlights/autism-research-thumbnail.jpg?itok=ifURSk7k" /> During World Autism Month, NIEHS hosted a guest lecture by Mark Shen, Ph.D., an expert on brain imaging and autism from UNC-Chapel Hill. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Gene expression shapes how our faces are formed
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/science-highlights/wysocka-rodbell-lecture-thumbnail.jpg?itok=S-TJxSLy" /> Joanna Wysocka, Ph.D., discussed how changes in gene function underpin human development and disease at annual Rodbell Lecture. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Personalized treatment will help people with asthma breathe easier
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/science-highlights/nhales-asthma-study-thumbnail.jpg?itok=ia3BhX58" /> Stavros Garantziotis, M.D., explains how understanding the lung microbiome reduces environment-induced asthma, aids in personalized medicine. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Modeling of ultrafine particles highlights potential exposure effects
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/science-highlights/air-pollution-research-thumb.jpg?itok=zWRWo3ex" /> NIEHS grantee Kevin Lane, Ph.D., uses geospatial analysis to inform community-level health policies related to traffic and air pollution. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

New technologies connect environmental exposures to DNA damage, cancer
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/science-highlights/engelward-keystone-lecture-thumbnail.jpg?itok=gq8uoliO" /> Keystone Science Lecturer Bevin Engelward, Sc.D., described models and screening tests she developed to explain how exposures affect DNA stability. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

5 things to know when applying for new funding to improve report-back
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/science-highlights/thumbnailfinalop6.jpg?itok=83rXrlOu" /> Responsibly returning environmental health results to research participants is the focus of a new $3.1 million funding opportunity. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Reducing phthalates in beauty products may lower health risks, disparities
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/feature/phthalates-and-beauty-justice-thumbnail.jpg?itok=NccyA-TH" /> Limiting exposure to products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals may decrease likelihood of preterm birth and breast cancer. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Autism ’s gene-environment influences studied by early-career scientist
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/feature/directors-corner-thumbnail.jpg?itok=czAiBmJk" /> During Autism Awareness Month, I spoke with postdoctoral fellow Katie Eyring, Ph.D., about the complex origins of this condition. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

NIEHS Women ’s Health Awareness event strengthens NC communities
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/community-impact/2023-wha-conference-thumb_0.jpg?itok=S1fEpZ4a" /> Presenters shared key information on environmental justice, mental health, breast cancer, and more during April 15 conference. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Balshaw selected to lead Division of Extramural Research and Training
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/feature/balshaw-new-division-extramural-research-and-training-director-thumbnail.jpg?itok=amWy6hxZ" /> David Balshaw, Ph.D., will oversee NIEHS research grant portfolio, plans to move environmental health research forward across the US. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

NIH statement on World Asthma Day
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/05/feature/world-asthma-day-thumbnail.jpg?itok=ybKZM4yE" /> National Institutes of Health scientists and grant recipients conduct innovative research to better understand, prevent, and treat asthma. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - May 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

La equidad en salud progres ó con la retroalimentación a grupos poblacionales diversos
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/community-impact/report-back-spanish-thumbnai2.jpg?itok=8Bk7vTIo" /> 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. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - April 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

Fellows stand out in three-minute communication challenge
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/beyond-bench/thumbnaildalton.jpg?itok=AkwOiUmV" /> Eleven NIEHS fellows competed in annual contest as part of institute's Big Picture, Small Talk series. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - April 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news