Announcements

A critical moment: air pollution, climate and health

November 30, 2023

Starting today, delegates from around the world will gather in Dubai for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28. For the first time, a Day of Health will be observed. While the health impacts of climate change are varied, impacts from exposure to air pollution are well known.

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Support HEI's 2024 Summer Fellowship on Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2023

Tomorrow marks the annual global day of generosity, Giving Tuesday! This year, HEI is gearing up to bolster our 2024 Summer Fellowship Program, and your support can help us achieve this goal.

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Research Insights: HEI's Summer Fellowship

November 16, 2023

As environmental health scientists, we here at HEI have dedicated our careers to understanding the role that the environment plays in all of us living healthy lives. However, the field has not always provided equitable opportunities for all to have equal access to a career in environmental health sciences. 

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Applications for HEI's Rosenblith Award are now being accepted

November 14, 2023

HEI is dedicated to supporting creative early career investigators, at the Assistant Professor or equivalent level, with outstanding promise who are interested in the health effects of air pollution. We are pleased to inform you of a new funding opportunity RFA 23-3: Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award.

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New study finds air pollution can increase COVID risk

November 9, 2023

Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution appears to be linked with adverse COVID-19 health effects, according to a newly published HEI study led by Dr. Zorana Andersen of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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HEI announces 2023 Walter A. Rosenblith awardees

November 8, 2023

HEI is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Walter A. Rosenblith Award: Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne of Columbia University and Dr. Rachel Nethery of Harvard University. 

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