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Scientific Journeys: Transforming immunotoxicology through discovery
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/beyond-bench/germolec-immunotoxicology-thumbnail.jpg?itok=xtuzCBm7" /><br /><p>Celebrating nearly 40 years at NIEHS, Dori Germolec, Ph.D., continues to innovate and explore how toxic substances affect the immune system.</p>
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Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - April 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIEHS-supported scientists recognized by Society of Toxicology
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/awards-recognition/ayyagarishivani.jpg?itok=4y1BQeX7" /><br /><p>An undergrad, a postdoc, and seven grantees are among the outstanding scientists honored with 2023 SOT awards.</p>
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PEGS participants connect with researchers at study ’s first forum
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/community-impact/personalized-environment-genes-study-thumbnail.jpg?itok=c-jPDmOj" /><br /><p>NIEHS Personalized Environment and Genes Study researchers shared results and answered questions during Mar. 28 event.</p>
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Health equity advanced when reporting back to diverse populations
<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" /><br /><p>NIEHS grantees developed a mobile application to report study results back to pregnant women in both English and Spanish.</p>
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High-fiber diet may protect against exposure to PFOS
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/community-impact/diet-protects-against-pfos-thumb.jpg?itok=_gjWkAEv" /><br /><p>The diet may decrease disease risks associated with exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate, which is a type of PFAS, say NIEHS grantees.</p>
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Environmental stressors ’ effect on gene expression explored in lecture
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/science-highlights/environmental-stressors-effect-gene-expression-thumb_0.jpg?itok=FpfTC3_G" /><br /><p>Anita Hopper, Ph.D., explained how environmental stressors drive changes in movement of transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) within cells.</p>
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Air quality monitors begin collecting data in US, Mexico
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/science-highlights/air-quality-monitors-thumb.jpg?itok=Mbr-mylS" /><br /><p>New NIEHS-funded devices could help communities identify air pollution hot spots and take action.</p>
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NIH awards focus on communities most affected by climate change
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/science-highlights/communitiesmostaffectedbyclimatechangethumbnail.jpg?itok=nbqFY2rH" /><br /><p>Funding awarded to four sites as part of the Alliance for Community Engagement on Climate and Health.</p>
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NIEHS grantees help lead study of ocean plastics ’ health effects
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/science-highlights/thumbnail.jpg?itok=Vz6l9BOD" /><br /><p>Study finds chemicals added to plastics pollute oceans and may increase risk of miscarriage, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.</p>
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Scientific Journeys: From genetics to the environment and back
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/science-highlights/predicting-how-gene-environment-interactions-affect-health-thumbnail.jpg?itok=bWnUYS-C" /><br /><p>David Reif, Ph.D., head of the Predictive Toxicology Branch, described his path from academia to NIEHS and shared research goals.</p>
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Allergy, asthma, and immunology researchers gather in San Antonio
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/science-highlights/asthma-and-allergy-research-thumb.jpg?itok=LjZPicZ8" /><br /><p>NIEHS scientists, grantees presented their latest findings at the 2023 meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.</p>
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Vaping ’s respiratory effects traced by leading basic researcher
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022/12/feature/thumb949147.jpeg?itok=3XPqYSLW" /><br /><p>I spoke with NIEHS grantee Irfan Rahman, Ph.D., about how e-cigarettes can affect lung health and increase susceptibility to disease.</p>
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We can do it: Empowering women in construction trades
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/feature/women-construction-thumb.jpg?itok=hKjF7DRu" /><br /><p>Webinar series demonstrates potential for women to enter and thrive in construction trades.</p>
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Spirit Lecture honoree recognized for mentorship, perseverance
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/03/feature/spirit-lecture-thumb.jpg?itok=ELxcs5hw" /><br /><p>Vivian Pinn, M.D., discussed the difference that a good mentor can make in the midst of professional challenges.</p>
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Innovative research draws more than 5,000 to annual SOT conference
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2023/04/feature/2023-society-toxicology-meeting-thumb.jpg?itok=XG9358I6" /><br /><p>Placental health, disease susceptibility, and neurotoxicity were a few of the hot topics at the annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology.</p>
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