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A recent study by Nathan Cherrington, PhD, examined the impact of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) on hepatocyte hopping, a critical process in the liver that aids in filtering fluids and waste. His findings revealed that inducing NASH in rodent animal models disrupts the function of transporters involved in this process. This research underscores the significance of understanding the mechanisms underlying NASH and their influence on drug metabolism and disposition.

Ladd Keith, an associate professor within the College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture, will lead the Heat Resilience Initiative. An initiative that will address the global challenge of extreme heat by focusing on research, education, and outreach.

The new initiative within the Arizona Institute for Resilience will unite and expand existing heat-related programs at the University of Arizona, positioning the university as a global leader in heat resilience through research, education, and outreach.

Dr. Chris Lim, a member of the Center, has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore the effects of environmental changes on emergency medical services.

A previous SWEHSC Community Engagement Core member, Zonnie Olivas, works for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in their Air Quality Program. For their research and efforts on improving greenhouse gas reduction measures and combating climate crisis, the program was awarded a $9,754,050 grant from the EPA.

This year, the Environmental Toxicology of Human Disease Training Program celebrates a renewal that will allow the program to continue addressing the needs of the scientific and medical communities.

The 2024 EHSCC meeting gathered researchers, scientists, and community members in environmental health science for insightful sessions, discussions, and networking.