David Peden named Editor-in-Chief of JACI: Global.
July 11, 2021
David Peden, MD, is excitedly set to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of JACI: Global. Read more here!
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A new mouse model of severe asthma (funded by NIAID)
June 1, 2021
The goal of this grant is to characterize a new mouse model of severe asthma which exhibits extreme sensitivity to allergen-induced allergic inflammation and steroid resistance. Drs. Kelada and Moran will characterize which immune pathways underlie this strain’s susceptibility to allergic inflammation and also identify which genes confer this susceptibility....
“TraCS’ CTRC is site for National COVID mRNA Vaccine study in North Carolina”
May 9, 2021
David Peden, MD, is the principal investigator of the University of North Carolina site for the “Systemic Allergy Reactions to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination” clinical study. Read more here.
Dr. Phillip Clapp named Assistant Professor for CEMALB
March 2, 2021
A new video is available here about the importance of double-masking by Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, and Phillip Clapp, PhD.
Phillip Clapp is featured in the press briefing on the mask fitting.
February 19, 2021
Collaborative research between CEMALB and EPA investigators shows that double masking can provide additional protection for the wearer. However, improving fit with the outer mask is key. Read more here!
Dr. Meghan Rebuli and colleagues’ collaboration recognized as Extramural Paper of the Month in NIEHS’ Environmental Factor
February 7, 2021
Rebuli and team’s “Electronic-cigarette use alters nasal mucosal immune response to live-attenuated influenza virus. A clinical trial.” received recognition as Extramural Paper of the Month in NIEHS’ Environmental Factor. Click here to read more!
UNC Institute for the Environment receives more than $500,000 for environmental health internships
January 31, 2021
“Starting in February 2021, a new collaborative initiative between the UNC Institute for the Environment, the Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine in the UNC School of Medicine, and the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), will provide research opportunities for diverse undergraduates through...
Dr. Timothy Moran receives Boost funding of $25,000
December 18, 2020
Dr. Moran’s proposal titled Role of the Indoor Exposome in Peanut Allergy Development received new funding this week.
Dr. Bill Bennett is the new model for JAMA Internal Medicine!
December 14, 2020
Check it out here.
Scientific American released a video featuring Dr. Ilona Jaspers’ comments on vaping
November 19, 2020
Dr. Ilona Jaspers has been studying the effects of vaping for over a decade… see what she has to say! Watch the video here.