Announcements

Applications for HEI's Rosenblith Award are now being accepted

November 14, 2023

HEI is dedicated to supporting creative early career investigators, at the Assistant Professor or equivalent level, with outstanding promise who are interested in the health effects of air pollution. We are pleased to inform you of a new funding opportunity RFA 23-3: Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award.

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New study finds air pollution can increase COVID risk

November 9, 2023

Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution appears to be linked with adverse COVID-19 health effects, according to a newly published HEI study led by Dr. Zorana Andersen of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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HEI announces 2023 Walter A. Rosenblith awardees

November 8, 2023

HEI is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Walter A. Rosenblith Award: Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne of Columbia University and Dr. Rachel Nethery of Harvard University. 

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Explore our new interactive StoryMap

November 2, 2023

SoGA's StoryMap Air Pollution and Health: The Global Impacts of Fossil Fuels spotlights the interlinkages between air quality, energy and climate action, emphasizing that integrated control strategies can help reduce population exposures, promote better public health, and mitigate climate change.

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Support HEI's 2024 summer fellowship program this Giving Tuesday

October 27, 2023

We kindly ask you to mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday on November 28th and consider making a meaningful contribution to our Summer Fellowship Program. Your generosity will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of these future leaders, providing them with the tools and support they need to thrive.

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Register for HEI's third webinar on East African air quality

October 12, 2023

Join us for HEI's East Africa Webinar 3 Expanding public engagement and communication on air pollution and health on November 29 at 7:00 AM (EST) / 3:00 PM (EAT). 

The goal of this webinar is to examine approaches to enhance uptake of information related to air pollution and health from a variety of perspectives. Speakers will discuss ideas for mobilizing support for interventions on air pollution and showcase best practices for communicating information on air pollution and health with various audiences.

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