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  • Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan (R01)
    PAR-14-332 
    Expiration Date: January 6, 2017
  • Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan (R21)
    PAR-14-331 
    Expiration Date: January 6, 2017
  • Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers (P50)
    ES-14-002 
    Application Due Date: December 22, 2014

Recently Published Research

  • DNA Methylation Dynamics of the Human Preimplantation Embryo
    Abstract Synopsis
    Smith ZD, Chan MM, Humm KC, Karnik R, Mekhoubad S, Regev A, Eggan K, Meissner A
    July 2014
  • Simvastatin and Dipentyl Phthalate Lower Ex Vivo Testicular Testosterone Production and Exhibit Additive Effects on Testicular Testosterone and Gene Expression Via Distinct Mechanistic Pathways in the Fetal Rat
    Abstract Synopsis
    Beverly BE, Lambright CS, Furr JR, Sampson H, Wilson VS, McIntyre BS, Foster PM, Travlos G, Gray LE Jr
    July 2014

Environmental Factor

Head shot of KleebergerHealthy People 2020 webinar highlights respiratory research at NIEHS

Lead researcher Steven Kleeberger, Ph.D., was one of two experts highlighted Sept. 18 in a Healthy People 2020 webinar on respiratory diseases and environmental quality.

McCray speaking at a podiumData science holds the future of cutting-edge analyses Story contains video

Scientists at an NIEHS mini-symposium shared ways data science supports autism diagnosis, genetics of the microbiome, and undiagnosed diseases.

Head shot of BonnerCoating carbon nanotubes reduces lung injury risk

Researchers at NCSU and the NIEHS Clinical Research Unit found that coating carbon nanotubes with aluminum oxide reduces lung injury.

Yao, Humphrey and Nicol, Barbara standing outsideTrainee Barbara Nicol honored by Women Scientist Advisors Story contains award

For young female FARE winners, receiving an NIH Women Scientist Advisors Committee Scholar Award means being named one of the best of the best.

Birnbaum presenting an awardNIEHS celebrates years of service with 2014 honorees Story contains award

Birnbaum recognized dozens of NIEHS and NTP staff Sept. 8 for 10, 20, 30, and 40 years of service, as well as those who retired in the past year.

Baden talking to the audienceBaden shares saga of translation — from toxin to treatment and prevention

NIEHS grantee Daniel Baden, Ph.D., opened the 2014 Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health Program lecture series Aug. 31 at Duke University.

Head shot of ConleyOregon State University Superfund program completes pilot assistance project Story contains video

Curriculum on mercury and environmental health is the first product of a program to assist communities affected by Superfund sites.