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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.

Dr. Timothy Moran’s CEHS-supported research was highlighted on the NIEHS spotlight

November 16, 2020
Dr. Moran’s work with food allergies and the effects the environment can have on them has taken the spotlight! His efforts to discover factors regarding food allergies have resulted in a suggestion that food allergies might not be developed entirely from genetics. Read all about his recent findings here.

Dr. David Peden’s research was highlighted on CBS17 News. Read all about it!

October 2, 2020
Dr. David Peden’s research regarding the effects that smoke had on firefighters and their susceptibility to COVID-19 was displayed by CBS17 news on September 28th. Comparable to influenza, the novel coronavirus may affect the body in similar ways, which allows for some conclusions to be hypothesized. Click here to read...

Read about Dr. Ilona Jaspers’ work on the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website!

October 1, 2020
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) recently published an article about Dr. Ilona Jaspers, her research studies and findings, her contributions to The University of North Carolina, her collaborations with other researchers through the NIEHS, and other accomplishments. Click here to read more!

Ilona Jaspers named as new Director, Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology

May 29, 2020
VitalSigns

We are proud and pleased to announce Ms. Julie Cannefax as one of the six winners for the C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards for 2020. Through Julie’s dedicated work and commitment to excellence, we extend congratulations for this well-earned and much deserved recognition

May 29, 2020
Six Carolina employees earn prestigious Massey Awards for outstanding service

Congratulations to Center Staff Member!

May 7, 2020
Online Graduate Explores the Environment and Human Health

CEMALB WELCOMES NEW RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

May 1, 2020
We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to a new member of our faculty.  Dr. Meghan Rebuli joins us as an Assistant Professor in the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology (CEMALB), the Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine (CiTEM) and the Department of Pediatrics, Allergy, Immunology...

Dr. Phillip Clapp of the UNC Mucociliary Clearance and Aerosol Research Laboratory discusses the effectiveness of face masks for COVID19

May 1, 2020
UNC Research

Dr. Phillip Clapp, Postdoctoral Research Associate, CEMALB, discusses the effectiveness of various homemade facemasks, expired facemasks, and respirators in the USA Today article below

April 28, 2020
USA Today