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Oct 2, 2018

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… 

Sep 9, 2018

CHHE Call for Pilot Project Proposals

Due to inclement weather, the deadline for proposals has been extended to September 24th, 2018. The NC State University Center for Human Heath and the Environment (CHHE) is announcing its request for… 

Aug 23, 2018

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… 

Jun 4, 2018

Cadmium Exposure Linked to Epigenetic Disruption at DNA Regulatory Regions

NIEHS-funded researchers identified hotspots in the human genome that are susceptible to epigenetic changes after cadmium exposure. Led by Michael Cowley, Ph.D., and Cathrine Hoyo, Ph.D., at the North Carolina… 

May 8, 2018

Congratulations to our CHHE members!

Congratulations to our CHHE members who were recently recognized with prestigious awards from the University. Matthew Breen, Chris Frey, Cathrine Hoyo, David Muddiuman, Coby Schal, and Fred Wright all received… 

May 7, 2018

Research Not Communicated is Research Not Done

Melissa Marshall gave the keynote talk at this year’s ORIED Research Retreat on April 11 in Raleigh. Melissa is a faculty member in Penn State’s Department of Communication Arts &… 

Jan 28, 2018

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.… 

Dec 22, 2017

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… 

Dec 13, 2017

DeWitt Speaks to DHHS Division of Public Health

In consultation with CHHE, 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… 

Dec 4, 2017

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…