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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

Your Online Source for NIEHS News

December 2025

NIEHS Translational Research - expecting parents, child, doctor and patient

NIEHS research fuels advances to promote health

In-house scientists spark discoveries along the “translational” research spectrum, turning knowledge into strategies to improve human health.

Study clarifies breast cancer risks linked to genes and family history

Katie O’Brien, Ph.D.

Large U.S.-based analysis provides detailed risk estimates to help women and clinicians weigh screening and prevention options.

Kyle Walsh, Ph.D., selected to lead NIEHS

Kyle Walsh, Ph.D.

As the institute’s seventh director, Walsh will also serve as director of the National Toxicology Program.

Lawrence Kirschner, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Research Unit moves environmental health research forward

New medical director Lawrence Kirschner highlights the CRU’s role as a hub for translational studies connecting environmental exposures, genetics, and human health.
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Model to study extreme heat, related health effects advanced by NIEHS

Division of Translational Toxicology scientists develop valuable resources to understand temperature exposures and guide public health.

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Miriam Merad, M.D., Ph.D.
Macrophages represent an untapped target for new medicines

The immune cells protect tissues and drive inflammation, showing potential to combat aging, cancer, and chronic disease, says Falk lecturer.
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Five things to know about breast cancer research

NIEHS scientists discuss how the long-term Sister Study is helping identify and prevent environmental contributors to breast cancer.
Anisha Singh, Ph.D. and Lisa Rider, M.D.
Two dozen trainees present at NIH-wide Research Festival

NIEHS fellows traveled to Bethesda, Maryland, to present their latest scientific findings alongside outstanding peers across NIH.

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Christopher Bradfield, Ph.D.
Key protein serves as both an environmental sensor and drug target

Fundamental research on the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) has advanced toxicology and drug discovery, says Christopher Bradfield, Ph.D.
Jay Bhattacharya. M.D., Ph.D.
New NIH director addresses advisory council

Fall meeting also saw renewal of two important NIEHS research programs.
Casey and Hogberg
Panel recognizes federal efforts to advance nonanimal testing methods

Experts at federal meeting urged more collaboration and outreach efforts.
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NIEHS News in Brief

NIH Program on Health and Extreme Weather website; Superfund Research Program technology fair; sensors and metadata webinar.
Grantee Research Extramural papers of the month
In-House Research Intramural papers of the month

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