Duke Energy playing games with coal ash testing in Cape Fear River, scientist says
Duke Energy’s assurance that the Cape Fear River is not contaminated by coal ash is being met with skepticism from some scientists. They say the Charlotte-based power company’s limited sample of surface water — in...Call for CHHE Pilot Project Proposals
The NC State University Center for Human Heath and the Environment (CHHE) is announcing its request for applications (RFA) for pilot project proposals for Fall 2018. Applications will be due on September 17, 2018. The...Beer-Reviewed Science: You are what you eat (and drink)
This year, Beer-Reviewed Science will take place on the fourth Monday of the month at Oak and Dagger Public House. We kicked off 2018 with You are what you eat…and drink. Drs. Mike Cowley, Erin McKenney, and...Continue reading "Beer-Reviewed Science: You are what you eat (and drink)"
Dr. Jeff Enders, Mass Spectrometrist Joins CHHE Systems Technology Core
Jeff will use state-of-the-art LC MS/MS techniques to conduct small molecule analyses and both discovery and targeted proteomics. In addition, ICP MS will soon be available in the CHHE Systems Technology Core. Jeff is available...Continue reading "Dr. Jeff Enders, Mass Spectrometrist Joins CHHE Systems Technology Core"
2nd Annual CHHE Symposium: Epigenetics, Environment and Human Health
The CHHE Second Annual Science Symposium will explore the importance of epigenetics in linking environmental exposures to human health and disease, covering the spectrum from fundamental biological mechanisms to novel therapeutic approaches. The Symposium will feature guest speakers at...Continue reading "2nd Annual CHHE Symposium: Epigenetics, Environment and Human Health"
2017 New Members
In 2017 we gained 17 new members, which brings us to a total of 99 members! Full Membership Scott Belcher, Dept. of Biological Sciences, NCSU Carressa Gerald, Dept. of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences, NCCU Crystal...Researchers Receive Grant to Study GenX Exposure in New Hanover County Residents
Researchers from North Carolina State University have received a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to study GenX exposure among New Hanover County residents. GenX is a chemical generated in...Continue reading "Researchers Receive Grant to Study GenX Exposure in New Hanover County Residents"
Patisaul Speaks for DHHS Division of Public Health
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health has created a monthly seminar series that brings researchers from local universities in to talk about environmental health and toxicology. The goal...Continue reading "Patisaul Speaks for DHHS Division of Public Health"