Summarize this content to 1000 words Members of the eighth class of the NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) presented their research at a revamped spring symposium on April 10. The scholars pivoted to online presentations in their homes, avoiding contact to slow the spread of COVID-19. The 11 new members of this year’s group began developing and conducting mentored research projects last June.“NSCP is one of the ways we increase
Summarize this content to 1000 words “These AFFFs are used in a 3-6% concentration in either fresh or sea water when they are put in big tankards to fight fires,” said Mauge-Lewis. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw) Chemical mixtures used in firefighting were the focus of a March 30 webinar sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC) graduate toxicology and environmental medicine program. Kevin Mauge-Lewis, an
Summarize this content to 1000 words Humphrey Yao, Ph.D., head of the NIEHS Reproductive Developmental Biology Group, presented a webinar for institute researchers titled “How to Write a Scientific Manuscript” on April 7. He offered tips on crafting clear and compelling papers, and advice on choosing journals in which to publish. Environmental Factor sat down with Yao, who in 2018 was awarded tenure by the National Institutes of Health, to
Summarize this content to 1000 words A new collection of resources and tools for epidemiologists, clinicians, and other scientists studying COVID-19 became available in April thanks to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Disaster Research Response (DR2) program. DR2 is led by NIEHS in collaboration with the National Library of Medicine (NLM). In addition to the new COVID-19 resources, DR2 offers a collection of over 350 disaster related data collection
Summarize this content to 1000 words The April issue of the Environmental Factor featured several projects underway at NIEHS seeking to make headway against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. This month, we offer a roundup of the diverse projects our researchers are doing. The coronas that gives coronaviruses their name are visible in this transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. (Photo courtesy of National
Summarize this content to 1000 words Adapting quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NIEHS Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT) is opening opportunities for academic scientists to study how the environment may affect health outcomes related to the disease. COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals.“We have been working on
Summarize this content to 1000 words Today on World Asthma Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) stands with patients, families, advocates, researchers, and health care professionals to raise awareness about this common chronic respiratory disease, the people it affects, and the biomedical research that improves its prevention and treatment. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. It is
Summarize this content to 1000 words NIEHS scientists and staff, together with others from across the federal government, are raising funds for thousands of charities experiencing sharp declines in donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts are led by the Office of Personnel Management using the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). 'It is quick, easy, and together we can make a difference,” Woychik said of the CFC campaign. (Photo courtesy
Summarize this content to 1000 words “Is it a French chef, an Italian pizza man, or evil genius?” asked Young. “Whatever brings you that moment of happiness. Don’t let dark times steal your joy!” (Photo courtesy of Travis Young)Like many workplaces, NIEHS is turning to innovative ways to keep staff connected while working from home. In May, the Administrative Services and Analysis Branch sponsored a mask contest that received 36
Summarize this content to 1000 words The NIEHS Signal Transduction Laboratory has a new Deputy Chief — Anant Parekh, D.Phil. He arrived at the institute December 2019 and has been busy preparing his Calcium Signaling in Health and Disease Group for the research it will perform. Parekh’s team will study how abnormal calcium signals may contribute to human diseases such as allergies and asthma. Before joining NIEHS, Parekh won the
