NIEHS Spotlight
NIEHS launches five-year Strategic Plan
With an Aug. 1 editorial in Environmental Health Perspectives, NIEHS/NTP Director Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., officially launched the Institute’s 2012-2017 Strategic Plan.
Guttmacher shares vision for future of NICHD 
The director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development outlined the institute’s strategic vision.
PEPH webinar highlights the power of science in promoting public health
During the Aug. 8 webinar, speakers addressed the use of community-driven research to enhance environmental public health and justice.
Environmental epidemiology group honors Eskenazi and Lanphear
NIEHS grantees Brenda Eskenazi, Ph.D., and Bruce Lanphear, M.D., took top honors at the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology meeting.
Austin selected for advanced leadership program
NIEHS Associate Director for Management Joellen Austin will be a part of the winter session of the highly competitive Leadership for a Democratic Society program.
Collins to lead trainee career development at NIEHS
In late July, NIEHS named Tammy Collins, Ph.D., to direct the Office of Fellows Career Development.
Grantee honored for research on allergic asthma
An international body of scientists has named NIEHS grantee Elizabeth Matsui, M.D., this year’s top young investigator in the field of allergy and immunology.
Miller promotes prevention by design at nano meeting
At NIEHS, nanotechnology safety is a top priority, said NIEHS Senior Medical Advisor Aubrey Miller, M.D., at the Safe Nano Design Workshop Aug. 14-16.
ONES awardee honored by alma mater
Outstanding New Environmental Scientist award winner Lauren Aleksunes, Pharm.D., Ph.D., is being honored by the University of Connecticut.
WETP training program means jobs for veterans
A new NIEHS-funded program in New Jersey is building on a proven model of hazardous materials training to help veterans reenter the civilian workforce.
Swerdlow named assistant professor at Thiel College
Sarah Swerdlow, Ph.D., will teach genetics and microbiology courses, along with senior seminars and other classes, at the liberal arts college in Greenville, Pa.
NIEHS, ATSDR forge closer ties with Atlanta meeting
The meeting Aug. 7-8 provided a forum for researchers from both groups to strengthen ties and find new opportunities for collaboration.
Ideas and independence highlight NIEHS summer internship poster session
Two months of hard work, dedicated research, and extensive laboratory training came to a close for most interns July 26 with the program’s concluding poster session.
NIEHS Commissioned Corps officers win awards
During ceremonies in late July, two U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers stationed at NIEHS received awards for outstanding service.
Inside the Institute
NIEHS volunteers return to summer science camp in Durham
The innovative Science and Everyday Experience summer camp held its seventh annual session June 30 at the Durham (N.C.) Alumnae Delta House.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Sep 04, Rodbell A 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — Keystone Science Lecture Seminar Series presentation on “The Many Facets of Gene/Environment Interactions of the Paraoxonases,” by Clement Furlong, Ph.D.
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Sep 05–06, Rodbell Auditorium 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods meeting
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Sep 07, Rodbell A 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Laboratory of Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Lecture Series seminar with Wen Xie, M.D., Ph.D., addressing “The Endobiotic Function of Xenobiotic Receptors and Enzymes in Metabolic Disease”
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Sep 11, Rodbell Auditorium 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council meeting
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Sep 11–13 (Offsite event), Charite Medical University Berlin — International workshop on “Low Dose Effects and Non-monotonic Dose Responses for Endocrine Active Chemicals: Science to Practice,” registration (http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/conference/dert_endocrine_2012/index.cfm/conference/registration/registration_id/221) required
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Sep 18, Rodbell Auditorium 1:00 p.m–2:00 p.m. — Office of the Director seminar featuring Arlene Blum, Ph.D., addressing “Flame Retardants and Public Health: How Science Can Inform Policy”
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Sep 27, Rodbell Auditorium 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — NIEHS Genomics Day
View More Events: NIEHS Public Calendar
Science Notebook
Fellows shine for research excellence
Fellows fared very well in this year’s NIH Fellows Award for Research Excellence competition, receiving 19 of 220 highly coveted awards.
Possible mechanism between maternal smoking and childhood illness found 
A new study published by NIEHS scientists and their collaborators may have discovered the answer by analyzing infant gene expression patterns.
High school science teacher wraps up a summer of exploration at NIEHS
For high school science teacher Kelly Estes, her externship was an eye-opening, curriculum-enriching experience that culminated in an informal seminar Aug. 9.
NIEHS workshop inspires new papers on autoimmunity
Four new papers published this summer in the Journal of Autoimmunity are the latest result of a 2010 NIEHS-sponsored workshop.
Fenton examines effects of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals
A capacity audience gathered Aug. 7 to hear Suzanne Fenton, Ph.D., discuss “Mammary gland as a sensitive target tissue for endocrine disruption.”
Neurobiology fellows win competitive travel awards
Travel awards are making it possible for two NIEHS Developmental Neurobiology Group trainees to attend a major international conference.
Infants exposed to specific molds have higher asthma risk
Cincinnati-based researchers report new evidence that exposure to three types of mold during infancy may have a direct link to asthma development during childhood.
Former NIEHS trainee identifies potential risk factor for autism subgroup
Children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy had about a 25 percent increased risk for high-functioning autism, according to a new NIEHS-funded study.
Researchers report lessons learned from Katrina
Three new papers published online Aug. 15 provide insight into how researchers can work with communities to reduce children’s asthma rates.
Study finds a possible biomarker of occupational exposure in firefighters
A new NIEHS-funded study suggests there is a link between exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and an epigenetic mark of promoter methylation.
NICEATM publishes biennial report
The 2010–2011 ICCVAM biennial report describes progress in advancing new and improved safety assessment methods.
Federal agencies accept ICCVAM-recommended testing methods
The testing methods use human cells to screen substances for their potential to interact with the estrogen receptor.
This month in EHP
This month’s feature stories in EHP tackle the issues of labeling genetically engineered crops and regulation of trace radioactive contaminants.
Upcoming international workshop on endocrine active chemicals
NIEHS is one of several sponsors of a workshop Sept. 11-13 in Berlin on “Low Dose Effects and Non-monotonic Dose Responses for Endocrine Active Chemicals.”
Extramural Research
Extramural papers of the month/news/newsletter/2012/9/dert/index.htm
- Whole genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for diversity and evolution
- Wearable sensor monitors personal exposure to VOCs
- Biomarker predicts years of service for firefighters
- Long-term air pollution exposure linked with heart problems
