National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

The Sister Study 20th Anniversary

October is breast cancer awareness month and we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the NIEHS Sister Study – the nation’s longest and largest study to find environmental and genetic factors of breast cancer. Be sure to see the Sister Study video!

WHA Virtual Series: RealTalk with the Experts

Overcoming Domestic Violence: Understanding the Impact While Navigating the Legal System

Damien Talley, M.Ed., Durham Crisis Response Center
Thursday, October 12, 2023 • 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. EST

Data Ecosystem: AI, in vitro, in silico, in chemico

NIH Listening Sessions on “Complement Animal Research in Experimentation (Complement-ARIE)”

Monday, October 2 – Industry and Academic Partners
Monday, October 16 – Non-governmental Organization Representatives
Monday, October 30 – U.S. Government and International Partners

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

About 12%, or 1 in 8, women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

Hurricanes & Floods

Find NIEHS resources that address emergency preparedness in flood situations for responders, cleanup workers, homeowners, and business owners.

Wildfires and Health

Get additional resources and hear how NIEHS-funded researchers are studying urban wildfires to better understand these complex exposures and the unique ways they may affect human health.

Disaster Research Response (DR2) Resources Portal

A repository of data collection tools and related resources curated by the DR2 Program to empower human health research in response to disasters and public health emergencies.

Newsletters

NIEHS maintains several newsletters in support of our ongoing research. Discover information about the scientific, policy, training and outreach efforts and activities at NIEHS to better understand the impact your environment has on your health.

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Funding Opportunities

NIEHS funds support researchers at academic, medical and other institutions around the United States.

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PAR-23-298

Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Expires:

JAN 2027

RFA-ES-23-010

Center for Exposome Research Coordination to Accelerate Precision Environmental Health (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Expires:

DEC 2023

PA-23-271

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31-Diversity)

Expires:

SEP 2025

PA-23-261

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)

Expires:

SEP 2025

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Research

NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health.

Strategic Plan

Advancing Environmental Health Sciences, Improving Health

GEH

Climate and Human Health

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Recently Published Research

July 2023

Changes in Methylation-based Aging in Women Who Do and Do Not Develop Breast Cancer

Kresovich JK, O'Brien KM, Xu Z, Weinberg CR, Sandler DP, Taylor JA

September 2023

Impact of Lowering the US Maximum Contaminant Level on Arsenic Exposure: Differences by Race, Region, and Water Arsenic in NHANES 2003-2014

Spaur M, Bostick BC, Chillrud SN, Factor-Litvak P, Navas-Acien A, Nigra AE

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Health & Education

As a publicly-funded institute, NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental health sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public.

PFAS

Air Pollution and Your Health

Endocrine Disruptors

Autoimmune Diseases

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Science Education

NIEHS seeks to invest in the future of environmental health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment and human health. Our website provides educators, students and scientists access to reliable tools, resources and classroom materials.

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News

Find the most up to date information about the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Read press releases, find interviews, and watch videos where you may learn about our latest research.

News Releases

OCT

NIEHS

Sister Study Turns 20

SEP

NIEHS

AI and Machine Learning Can Successfully Diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, New Study Confirms

SEP

NIH

NIH Awards $50.3 Million for “Multi-Omics” Research on Human Health and Disease

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About NIEHS

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere.

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Jobs @ NIEHS

NIEHS offers on-site career development programs, as well as grants, for health research and safety training. Here are some of our current opportunity announcements:

Scientific

Postbaccalaureate Fellow, Neurobiology Laboratory

Scientific

Postdoctoral Fellow, Comparative and Molecular Pathogenesis Branch (CMPB), Division of Translational Toxicology

Scientific

Postdoctoral Fellow, Epidemiology Branch

Scientific

Postdoctoral Fellow, Macromolecular Structure Group, Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory

Scientific

Postdoctoral Fellow, Molecular Microscopy Group, Genome Integrity and Structural Biology Laboratory

Scientific

Postdoctoral Fellow, Perinatal & Early Life Epidemiology Group, Epidemiology Branch