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“Alternative Flavored Inhalable Products—A New Respiratory Hazard?”
Read Meghan Rebuli’s ToxPoint article in Toxicological Science here!
A great read: ‘Can Early Allergen Immunotherapy Prevent Future Asthma?’
Check out this article with commentary from Dr. David Peden about possible asthma prevention!
Alexia Perryman Awarded ToxScholar Grant to Serve as Invited Speaker at California State University-East Bay
Congratulations to Alexia Perryman for receiving the Society of Toxicology ToxScholar Outreach Grant to support her visit to California State University-East Bay (CSU-EB), where she served as an Invited Speaker for the “Introduction to Toxicology” undergraduate course. Alexia was hosted by the instructor, UNC CiTEM alumnus Brett Winters, and his students. Alexia presented on inhalation … Continued
Study done by EPA researchers shows that some household materials can be more toxic than others when burned
Urban fires that destroy homes can be more toxic than wildfires that solely burn vegetation. Read more here!
Dr. Ilona Jaspers featured for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Read about Dr. Ilona Jaspers’ path to success in a feature for International Day of Women and Girls in Science here!
2022 Impact Awards are in: congratulations to Elise Hickman on earning this award!
Read more about the recipients here.
Woodsmoke particle exposure prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection alters antiviral response gene expression in human nasal epithelial cells in a sex-dependent manner
Exposure to woodsmoke particles before infection with SARS-CoV2 dampens antiviral gene expression in human nasal epithelial cells, especially in cells derived from females. These studies provide additional evidence that we need to consider how exposures to wildfire smoke could affect respiratory immune responses, particularly in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about … Continued
CEMALB awarded Cooperative Agreement with the Public Health & Integrated Toxicology Division laboratories of the EPA
The UNC Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma, and Lung Biology (CEMALB), under the Direction of Dr. Ilona Jaspers, was awarded a Cooperative Agreement with the Public Health & Integrated Toxicology Division laboratories of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entitled “The Convergence Science in Environmental Health (COSINE) Program”. Read more about the Cosine Announcement!
Moran Receives NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award
Timothy Moran, MD, PhD, is a recent recipient of the NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist (ONES) Award. The objective of this 5-year, $2.68 million R01 research grant is to investigate how the indoor environment impacts peanut allergy development in children. Click here to read more!