Deadline extended! Applications are now being accepted through September 8. Apply here: uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCa...

Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS)@ciehs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

CIEHS is hiring a Business Administrator to oversee daily operations, financial management, administrative staff and executive support for the Center Director and NIEHS-funded P30 Core Center grant. Learn more and apply by Aug 4: uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCa...

Recent study found that exposure to mixtures of #VOCs is linked to greater allostatic load, a sign of stress on multiple body systems. Acrolein, ethylbenzene/styrene and xylene were key contributors, showing potential links to #cardiovascular disease risk. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42520907/

Join the next EHS Seminar with Jennifer L. Freeman, professor of Toxicology at Purdue. 📢 “Influence of a developmental lead (Pb) exposure on outcomes related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) throughout the lifespan" 📅 Sept 3 | 11AM 🔗https://bit.ly/4hM9huc

CIEHS TRSC hosts a seminar series to inform UofL faculty about resources available to support translational research. “Surgical Clinical Research,” will be presented by Robert Martin, chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology. Register here: localist.louisville.edu/event/surgic...

CIEHS is hiring a Business Administrator to oversee daily operations, financial management, administrative staff and executive support for the Center Director and NIEHS-funded P30 Core Center grant. Learn more and apply by Aug 4: uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCa...

A recent publication demonstrates that neighborhood food environments may influence survival outcomes among colorectal cancer patients, with greater residential exposure to fast-food outlets associated with modestly higher all-cause mortality rates. 🔗https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42295112/

University of Louisville researchers have discovered how a naturally occurring microbial compound may help protect the gut and support future treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read more from UofL News: news.louisville.edu/news/uofl-sc...

UofL scientists unlock gut-healing power of fruits and nuts paired with the right gut microbes

June 24, 2026 | Discovery may lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease

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Can cooling ingredients in e-cigarettes cause irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrest? Envirome's @cardiocarll.bsky.social weighs in with the latest research on the impact of synthetic cooling ingredients in e-cigarettes. newsroom.heart.org/news/can-coo... @cardiometabosci.bsky.social

Can cooling ingredients in e-cigarettes cause irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrest?

Research Highlights: Adding cooling ingredients to e-cigarettes resulted in mis-timed heartbeats that could increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study conducted in mice and in l...

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A recent publication from UofL researchers shows how wastewater monitoring can help identify community environmental exposures. This scalable approach could help communities track a variety of environmental contaminants. Read the publication: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

We hope you'll be able to join us on June 11 for the next installment of our "& Science" event series! Food & Science is a FREE community health forum hosted by the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute.

Congratulations to Catherine Kaiser, a graduate student in the Melissa Smith Lab at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, for being awarded the John Houchens Prize for Outstanding Dissertation for Spring 2026 from the UofL Graduate School. Read more about Catherine: uofl.me/houchens-prize

CIEHS has published the Spring 2026 Newsletter: mailchi.mp/c4d1c5730949... If you, or someone you know, would like to receive the CIEHS newsletter, please fill out the form: centers.louisville.edu/integrativee...

The CIEHS TRSC hosts a continuing quarterly seminar series to inform UofL faculty about resources available to support translational research. The next session in this series, “Cancer Clinical Research,” will be presented by Mohamed Hegazi. Register here: events.louisville.edu/event/cancer...

Congratulations to CIEHS members who have been recognized among the top-cited researchers in their fields for 2024, based on the latest data compiled by a Stanford University researcher in collaboration with Elsevier. Read the UofL News Article: news.louisville.edu/news/uofl-ca...

Missed our last Environmental Health Science Seminar? Catch Liqing He’s talk on “RNA Modification Detection and Identification Method” in the recording below. youtu.be/cR0SALTSvB8

CIEHS and Pharm Tox Dept EHS Seminar with Liqing He, PhD

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Flooding can result in many health risks, even without direct contact. Standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and mold. These can become airborne and be inhaled, putting people at risk for lung disease and many other health risks. 🌧️ #CIEHSCEC #Flooding #CommunityEngagement

Amanda LeBlanc @hoosierderby-phd.bsky.social, professor and associate dean of research in the School of Nursing, was recently featured on the HSC Faculty Feed podcast. In the episode, she discusses the dynamic intersection of nursing research, leadership, and mentorship. 🔗 bit.ly/3PuvWPB

Thank you to Kelly G. Pennell, Director of the University of Kentucky Superfund Center, for presenting at yesterday’s CIEHS and Pharm Tox EHS Seminar. 📢"Identifying and Mitigating Chemical Exposure Pathways at the Subsurface–Building Interface." youtu.be/CdxNzmdYqeM

CIEHS and Pharm Tox Dept EHS Seminar with Kelly G. Pennell, PhD, PE

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A recent publication from La Creis Kidd, Luz Huntington-Moskos and David Hein highlights the impacts of the University of Louisville Cancer Education Program. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41762419/

A behind the scenes look at the Wahlang Lab at the @uoflmedicine.bsky.social. This video showcases daily research focused on how environmental pollutants affect metabolic health and the strategies being investigated to protect human health. youtu.be/g3Ne7NWb9L4

Day in the Life of the Banrida Wahlang Lab

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📢 Did you happen to miss the Partnership with Academic and Community Physicians seminar presented by Gerald Dryden⁉️ You can view the recording below! youtu.be/clkIzjpF4lI?...

Partnership with Academic and Community Physicians- CIEHS TRSC Quarterly Seminar Series

YouTube video by Louisville CIEHS

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Congrats to Frederick Ekuban who was awarded the Young Faculty Research Award from the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation at its annual meeting, in New Orleans. Ekuban presented his research on the effects of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and alcohol in liver injury.

Join us today, at 3:30PM ET!

Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS)@ciehs.bsky.social · 7mo ago

CIEHS TRSC hosts a seminar series to inform UofL faculty about resources available to support translational research. The next session in this series, “Partnership with Academic and Community Physicians,” will be presented by Gerald Dryden. 🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/MJepuxRh3Y

As spring approaches, snow melt and greater rainfall increase the risk of flooding. While flooding is sometimes inevitable, mitigation strategies exist to reduce the risk and impact of receptive flood damage.

Join the next EHS Seminar with guest speaker Kelly G. Pennell, director of the University of Kentucky Superfund Research Center. 📢 “Identifying and Mitigating Chemical Exposure Pathways at the Subsurface–Building Interface." 📅 March 12 | 11AM ET 🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/YHC3S3KmMi

CIEHS TRSC hosts a seminar series to inform UofL faculty about resources available to support translational research. The next session in this series, “Partnership with Academic and Community Physicians,” will be presented by Gerald Dryden. 🔗 Register: forms.office.com/r/MJepuxRh3Y

New pub by Natalie DuPre & Sandra Kavalukas shows CIEHS infrastructure boosts translational EnvHealth research. Elevated urinary MHBMA3, a 1,3-butadiene metabolite, links to higher colorectal cancer risk, beyond smoking. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41546763/ #WomenInScience

Urinary metabolites of 1,3-butadiene, benzene and toluene and colorectal cancer incidence: a clinical case-control study - PubMed

MHBMA3 (a metabolite of 1,3-butadiene) was associated with a higher incidence of CRC independent of smoking and other CRC risk factors. Non-smoking sources of 1,3-butadiene, such as environmental sources, may contribute to increasing CRC incidence. Additional epidemiologic studies are needed to conf …

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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧬✨ We celebrate the brilliant female faculty in the Center. From groundbreaking research to inspiring the next generation of scientists, your work is at the heart of our progress. #WomenInScience #cardiosky

A recent pub from the Charlie Zhang Lab helps strengthen the evidence linking coal ash exposure to adverse health outcomes and underscore the urgent need for robust enforcement and compliance measures to protect communities from coal ash contamination. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41493650/

📢 Did you happen to miss the IRB Protocol Builder 2.0 session ⁉️ You can view the recording below! youtu.be/8gTdJO09QEg

IRB Protocol Builder 2.0: Streamlined Clinical Protocol and Informed Consent Development

YouTube video by Louisville CIEHS

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