Research

Environmental Health Research

The SWEHSC plays an important role in stimulating collaborative interactions among researchers. This is evidenced by a significant number of new, funded research projects, as well as a notable number of planned initiatives involving collaborations. The SWEHSC promotes and enhances collaborative research within and between the members through Research Focus Groups.

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Environmental Exposures in Underserved Southwest Populations

Investigating the effects of environmental toxins on cardiovascular development, metabolic disorders and cancer.

Icon of a chemistry flask - representing the SWEHSC Environmental Exposures in Underserved Southwest Populations research focus group

Environmental Lung Diseases

Investigating the effects of asthma, complex mixtures of environmental agents, and disease outcomes in children.

 

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Adaptive Response to Environmental Stress

Investigating the health-related effects of agents or diseases that cause stress in cellular metabolism.


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