Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) is a monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health. EHP is published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and its content is free online. Print issues are available by paid subscription.DISCLAIMER
Research conducted and supported by the NIEHS is targeted toward reducing the burden of human diseases resulting from environmental exposures and their complex interactions with human genetics and time. Within the Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT), the major role of the Program Analysis Branch (PAB) is to evaluate the scientific and public health impacts of research supported by the NIEHS through grants and contracts. As part of its mission, the PAB communicates the results of research supported by the institute to a wide variety of audiences including congressional staff, NIH administrators, public interest groups, NIEHS staff, and the general public.
As a method of accomplishing this task, the PAB started a new feature in January 2000 to highlight research being supported by the NIEHS at academic research institutions across the United States. Each month, the PAB searches the most recent scientific literature for interesting papers published in high-impact journals by NIEHS grantees and contractors. Articles are chosen based on their potential impact on the scientific topic being investigated, high public interest, and potential for public health impact.
A lay summary of each "Paper of the Month" is prepared and placed on the DERT Web site. The lay summaries and copies of the publications are circulated to senior DERT and NIEHS staff. Papers of the Month are also used in preparation for the NIEHS congressional budget justification and in responses to NIH requests for research highlights.
Grantees are invited to submit publications for potential selection. Articles published in the previous month will be considered. Manuscripts may be submitted and will be considered for use after they have been published.