Using advanced laboratory science and innovative techniques, laboratory scientists at CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) have helped change environmental public health by preventing disease from exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment; responding to terrorism and public health emergencies involving chemicals; and improving laboratory methods to diagnose and prevent disease, the laboratory has been in the vanguard of efforts to improve people's health across the nation and around the world.

Our researchers collaborate with U.S. government agencies, state and local health departments, academic institutions, community organizations, philanthropic foundations, and international organizations.

We invite inquiries about our programs as well as suggestions for scientific collaboration that would benefit public health.