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SWEHSC Members and Trainees Attend the 2025 ISEE/ISES Conference 

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The International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) held their joint conference from August 17-20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. ISES and ISEE provide opportunities for career development, exchanges of innovative research and ideas, and networking opportunities for exposure scientists and environmental epidemiologists worldwide. This conference featured a women’s networking event, multiple symposia showcasing research, poster sessions, and flash talks to encourage conversation and collaboration.

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Remembering Susie Herndon

Sept. 23, 2025
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Improving Asthma Care in K-12 Schools Across Arizona

Sept. 16, 2025
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Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, LifeSpan Digital Health and Dr. Eric Reiman are being recognized by the Arizona Bioindustry Association.

AZBio Awards to honor two U of A faculty members, startup company

Sept. 10, 2025

Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, LifeSpan Digital Health and Dr. Eric Reiman are being recognized by the Arizona Bioindustry Association.

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Exposure to VOCs in Auto Repair Shops in Tucson, Arizona

Sept. 9, 2025

Auto repair shops employ approximately 1% of the U.S. labor force. Workers in this industry are routinely exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are gases emitted from certain solids or liquids found in many products and processes. Exposure to VOCs is often associated with irreversible health effects, including asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cognitive and neurological symptoms. Despite these risks, VOC exposure studies are quite sparse.

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Air pollution directly linked to increased dementia risk

Sept. 4, 2025

A new study suggests a clear link between long-term exposure to air pollution and dementia.

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Amanda Wilson wins international young scientist award

Sept. 2, 2025

Amanda Wilson, PhD, was given an award by the International Society of Exposure Science.

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Erin Brockovich toxic metal detected in air after LA fires

Aug. 28, 2025

LA fires released hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, into the air.

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Arsenic Exposure Assessment for the Arizona Hopi Tribe

Aug. 26, 2025
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Building a research database to protect tribal trust

Aug. 25, 2025

A public-facing research database highlights collaborations between UA researchers and AZ Tribes.

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The mission of the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (SWEHSC) is to facilitate and implement innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying environmental health science risks and disease among people living in arid environments. The SWEHSC (P30 ES006694) is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.


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