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Alex Carll, PhD, MSPH @cardiocarll.bsky.social · 6d

Recent interview about cardiopulmonary risks of vaping:

UofL scientist and physician discuss the health effects of e-cigarettes
Q&A with Alex Carll and Rodrigo Cavallazzi
@uoflenvirome.bsky.social @cardiometabosci.bsky.social @ciehs.bsky.social
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UofL scientist and physician discuss the health effects of e-cigarettes | UofL News

Many people believe that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine has shown that electronic cigarettes have a...

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · 8d

🗞️ CIEHS has published the August-September 2025 newsletter!
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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · 13d

The NIEHS EHSCC Annual Meeting is hosting a workshop titled “How to Conduct Gold Standard Systematic Reviews”, 1PM-5PM on Monday, Oct. 27th at the Hilton in Lexington/Downtown. This workshop is being opened to all interested!
🔗https://ukcares1.zohobackstage.com/NIEHSEHSCCAnnualMeeting

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · 15d

A recent publication led by the Jamie Wise lab emphasizes the need to reevaluate current regulatory standards for hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] in U.S. public drinking water.
🔗 to publication: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · 20d

CIEHS extends heartfelt congratulations to Jiapeng Huang, associate director and adult clinical science navigator for the CIEHS Translational Research Support Core, on his election as president of the Kentucky Medical Association.

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · 21d

In case you missed it! Watch the latest CIEHS TRSC seminar: “How to Work with IRB” featuring IRB Director, Christina LaDuke.
The TRSC hosts a quarterly seminar series to highlight resources available to UofL faculty for advancing translational research.
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How to work with Institutional Review Board (IRB) - CIEHS TRSC Quarterly Seminar Series

YouTube video by Louisville CIEHS

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Center For Cardiometabolic Science @cardiometabosci.bsky.social · 22d

New publication from the Sansbury lab. This study shows that the ALX/FPR2 signaling axis is necessary for red blood cell homeostasis and that LXA4 activation is important for red pulp macrophage response to acute erythroid stress.

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Center For Cardiometabolic Science @cardiometabosci.bsky.social · Sep 9

Don’t go vaping my heart, especially when pregnant💨 🫀🤰 Want to know why? Find out more in the latest publication by the Alex Carll, PhD, lab in AJP-Heart, led by PhD student, Brittany Reynolds. journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1...

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Center For Cardiometabolic Science @cardiometabosci.bsky.social · 29d

Hot off the press! This latest publication from the Haberzettl lab shows that female mice are protected against cardiometabolic PM2.5 toxicity, possibly by preventing PM2.5-induced pulmonary oxidative stress. physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.14814...

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us next week!
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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join us with Kirsten Beyer @kiribeyer.bsky.social, professor of Epidemiology & Social Sciences in the Institute for Health & Humanity @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social
📢 Housing, Environment and Health Outcomes in the United States
📅 Sep 4, 11am
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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 25

The CIEHS Translational Research Support Core hosts a continuing quarterly seminar series to inform UofL faculty about the resources available to support translational research. The next session in this series, "How to work with IRB"
Register: events.louisville.edu/event/how-to...

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 21

Matthew Cave and Frederick Ekuban were recently featured on an episode of @pbs.org KET Kentucky Edition for their recent study showing the combination of forever chemicals (PFAS) and heavy alcohol consumption can create serious health impacts.
📺 Watch here at the 6:20 time mark: ow.ly/kfxp50WITG5

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join us with Kirsten Beyer @kiribeyer.bsky.social, professor of Epidemiology & Social Sciences in the Institute for Health & Humanity @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social
📢 Housing, Environment and Health Outcomes in the United States
📅 Sep 4, 11am
📍 CTRB 123 or Virtual
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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Last week, Kyle Lucas, along with his mentor Charlie Zhang, professor of Geographic and Environmental Sciences, presented on the dangers of heat at an conference that brought together scientists from across the Ohio River Valley region at the University of Cincinnati.

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University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute @uoflenvirome.bsky.social · Aug 7

If you live in Louisville, you might be able to help us investigate the impact of urban green spaces on human health.

We're looking for healthy adult volunteers between the ages of 18-75.

If you're interested in learning more about the study, contact us at [email protected].

Flyer from University of Louisville's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute seeking adult volunteers for a research study about the impact of urban greenness on stress in humans. Healthy adults based in Louisville who are interested in participating should contact the Envirome Institute at envirome@louisville.edu or 502-215-3786.

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 5

Have you ever wondered why some people who drink alcohol develop serious liver problems while others don’t? A new study suggests that the answer might be hidden in everyday sources.
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UofL research shows combined exposure to alcohol and “forever chemicals” increases liver damage

Have you ever wondered why some people who drink alcohol develop serious liver problems while others don't? A study from University of Louisville researchers published in May in Toxicological Sciences...

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Aug 1

🌿 Yesterday, CIEHS handed out eco-friendly SWAG at the Gray Street Farmers Market!
🥕Stop by every Thursday, 10:30AM–1:30PM (S. Preston–S. Jackson) through Sept. 25 for fresh, local food!
🔗https://louisville.edu/sphis/gsfm

Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jul 29

A recent study from Carolyn Klinge, Matthew Cave and others found that exposure to harmful chemicals called PCBs can change molecules involved in protein production, which may help explain how these chemicals contribute to liver disease.
🔗 Publication: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40559619/

Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congratulations to Dr. Long Nguyen for his recent grant that aims to use social media and AI to detect disaster events in real time, aiding emergency response and resilience efforts while expanding research opportunities for students.
🔗https://louisville.edu/ciehs/news/may-2025-member-grant-awards

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jul 15

Don’t miss this virtual workshop with Dr. Tony Arnold❗️
🗓️ Monday, Aug 11 | 🕙 10–11:30 AM
Explore how educators can build responsive, empowering learning environments grounded in connection and care.
🔗 Details: events.louisville.edu/event/a-huma...

A Humanizing Pedagogy: Insights from Dr. Tony Arnold

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jul 9

Lead paint was banned in the '70s, but exposure is still a threat, especially in older Louisville homes. In this @lpm.org podcast episode, UofL SPHIS faculty Brian Guinn and Patrick Rich from @loumetrohealth.bsky.social share tips on how to stay safe from lead exposure.
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On Track: What to know about lead poisoning

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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jul 8

📩 CIEHS has published the April-July 2025 newsletter!
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Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jul 2

CIEHS is thrilled to welcome Dr. Frederick Adams Ekuban as a new member of the Center and to congratulate him on his well earned faculty promotion to Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition!

Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) @ciehs.bsky.social · Jun 18

Congratulations to Jamie Lynn Wise, Haiyan Lu, Morgan Delnicki and Gabrielle Griffin for their recent publication titled "Current Understanding of Sex Differences in Metal-Induced Diseases". Read the full publication ⬇️
🔗https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40202678/