Pacific Northwest Center for Translational Environmental Health Research

We all want to live a long and healthy life. The Environmental Health Sciences Center (EHSC) at Oregon State University has invented and developed new tools and approaches to address environmental health concerns of individuals, communities, industries, and regulators. Our focus is Translating Environmental Health Research to Improve Understanding of Environmental Exposures and Human Health.

News and Announcements

2024

Baby fish have started eating plastic. We haven’t yet seen the consequences (National Geographic)
First US state bans PFAS, other chemicals from period products (Chemistry World)
Exposure to loud aircraft noises could lead to obesity: study (New York Post)
Oregon State researchers uncover mechanism for treating dangerous liver condition (Oregon State University)
Oregon State researchers make key advance in fight against dangerous surgical site infections (Oregon State University)
How to Mitigate Your Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' in Food, According to Experts (Food & Wine )
‘Forever chemicals’ are pervasive. Here are 4 ways to avoid them in consumer products (The Hill )
Oregon State University study shows health impacts from brief pesticide exposure on fish and their offspring (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more? (NPR News )
Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
Do you need to worry about "forever chemicals'"? (VOX)
EPA imposes first national limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water (NBC News )
Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds (CNN)
Rohlman Ph.D.-- Innovating Evironmental Health Communication (NIEHS )
Molly Kile, Sc.D.-- Conducting Community Participatory Research Across Continents
Zebrafish represent key piece to toxicology puzzle, Robyn Tanguay says (NIEHS)
Researchers Testify on Impact of Microplastics in Water (CSPAN)
6 Deaf Children Can Now Hear After a Single Injection (WIRED)
Silicone wristbands track personal PAH exposure

2023

Oregon State researchers lead $4.2 million USDA grant to study disease plaguing honey bees (Oregon State University )
EPA detected "forever chemicals" in water systems serving 46 million. Is yours on our map? (USA Today)
The FDA is now fast-tracking new drug approvals — why that’s so worrying (New York Post )
Silicone wristbands track hundreds of unique chemical exposures (NIEHS)
Model invented for large-scale screenings of cervical cancer drugs (Economic Times )
Oregon State researchers develop new model for quickly evaluating cervical cancer drugs (Oregon State University)
Looking beyond microplastics, Oregon State researchers find that cotton and synthetic microfibers impact behavior and growth of aquatic organisms (Oregon State University )

2022

Chemical exposure for Houston residents increased directly after Hurricane Harvey, study shows (Texas Standard )
A chronic polluter closes its doors. What’s next?
Connections between metabolism and autism explored in webinar (NIEHS)
Fascinating Mouse Study Hints We May One Day Have mRNA Vaccine for Skin Cancer (Science Alert)
OSU professor leads international research toward skin cancer vaccine (KGW8 (NBC))

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