Register For HEI's Annual Conference 2025

Sunday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Austin Marriott Downtown Hotel in Austin, Texas.

New study looks at impact of emissions reductions on birth outcomes

February 6, 2025

HEI has published a new Research Report, Impacts of Vehicle Emission Regulations and Local Congestion Policies on Birth Outcomes Associated with Traffic Air Pollution, which presents a study led by Perry Hystad of Oregon State University.

New State of Global Air Asia regional report details latest data on air quality and health impacts in Central, South and Southeast Asia

January 23, 2025

Air pollution is the leading environmental risk factor for poor health in Central, South and Southeast Asia. Residents across the three regions are routinely exposed to levels of air pollution above the guidelines set by the World Health Organization, yet there is limited funding to improve air quality across the regions. This new SoGA report covers 23 countries in Asia and highlights key data and trends for each region.

New partnership to advance data and science on air pollution and health in South Asia 

January 8, 2025

Air pollution is the leading environmental health risk globally, contributing to more than 8 million deaths in 2021. Beyond the large number of deaths, exposure to air pollution affects well-being, livelihoods, and economies across the globe. The challenge is particularly severe in South Asia, where air pollution ranks as the number one risk factor for deaths in most countries. Just a few weeks ago, major cities including Lahore, Pakistan, Delhi, India, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, experienced high levels of air pollution, with impacts on visibility, daily life, economy, and public health.

Apply for the 2025 Jane Warren Award!

January 2, 2025

The Jane Warren Award invites 6 current trainees (i.e., masters students, doctoral students, or postdoctoral fellows) to present their research at the HEI Annual Conference 2025 in Austin, Texas. Three "local" applicants from the Austin area and three "non-local" applicants from anywhere in the United States will be selected. Each awardee will be invited to present their research in a short lightning talk and poster session at HEI's Annual Conference and will have conference registration fees waived.

HEI 2025 Annual Conference Abstract Submissions Now Open (Deadline for submissions is February 14, 2025)

January 2, 2025

We are pleased to announce HEI is now accepting abstract submissions for poster presentations at the HEI Annual Conference 2025 in Austin, Texas. Investigators currently funded by HEI as well as those not funded by HEI are encouraged to apply.

The work presented must not be related to an ongoing study funded by HEI. PIs on ongoing studies funded by HEI cannot be the poster presenter. HEI-funded PIs may be co-authors on submissions.

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Study examines cardiometabolic effects of air pollutants, noise, and green space

December 18, 2024

HEI has published a new Research Report, Cardiometabolic Health Effects of Air Pollution, Noise, Green Space, and Socioeconomic Status: The HERMES Study. Led by Ole Raaschou-Nielsen of the Danish Cancer Institute, the research team investigated four traffic-related air pollutants (fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ultrafine particulates, and elemental carbon), noise, and green space in relation to cardiometabolic health in 2.6 million adults in Denmark.

Applications for HEI's Rosenblith Award are now being accepted

October 28, 2024

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 24-3: Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award.

Health Effects Institute Annual Conference 2025

Registration is now open for HEI's Annual Conference Sunday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas. The conference is always a great opportunity to hear about cutting edge research related to environmental exposure assessment and environmental health and for connecting with friends, peers, and colleagues.

October 2024
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Pallavi Pant and guest Sara Adar discussed reducing air pollution emissions in school busses.