UR Institute for Human Health and the Environment
@ur-ihhe.bsky.social
Accelerating scientific discoveries and promoting innovative solutions to key issues related to the impact of the environment on human health.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-for-human-health-and-the-environment.aspx
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-for-human-health-and-the-environment.aspx
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The Institute for Human Health and the Environment integrates expertise across the University of Rochester.
Areas of IHHE research include:
Climate change and health
Environmental justice
What’s in our water and air and how it impacts health
How the environment shapes health throughout our lifespan
Areas of IHHE research include:
Climate change and health
Environmental justice
What’s in our water and air and how it impacts health
How the environment shapes health throughout our lifespan
Join us on Thursday 12/4 for a seminar presented by Dr. Kerry O’Banion from @urneuroscience.bsky.social.
“Influence of Sex and Cytokines on Microglia and their Modulation of Amyloid Pathology "
#URochesterResearch
“Influence of Sex and Cytokines on Microglia and their Modulation of Amyloid Pathology "
#URochesterResearch
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Join us on Thursday 12/4 for a seminar presented by Dr. Kerry O’Banion from @urneuroscience.bsky.social.
“Influence of Sex and Cytokines on Microglia and their Modulation of Amyloid Pathology "
#URochesterResearch
“Influence of Sex and Cytokines on Microglia and their Modulation of Amyloid Pathology "
#URochesterResearch
Our Community Engagement team got together for a day long retreat to discuss current projects and plan for future projects. An origami break was part of the fun day.
#TeamGoals #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
#TeamGoals #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Our Community Engagement team got together for a day long retreat to discuss current projects and plan for future projects. An origami break was part of the fun day.
#TeamGoals #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
#TeamGoals #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
Thank you to @urochestersmd.bsky.social Toxicology PhD student, Jackie Agyemang, for organizing a food drive for Foodlink. This will truly make a difference for families in our community! 💗
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thank you to @urochestersmd.bsky.social Toxicology PhD student, Jackie Agyemang, for organizing a food drive for Foodlink. This will truly make a difference for families in our community! 💗
We were delighted to host today's seminar by Dr. Kinari Webb who was awarded the 2025 Conservation Warrior Award from the Seneca Park Zoo. See below for a video that highlights Dr. Webb's work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPpF...
#onehealth
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#onehealth
2025 Seneca Park Zoo Conservation Warrior: Dr. Kinari Webb
YouTube video by Seneca Park Zoo
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November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We were delighted to host today's seminar by Dr. Kinari Webb who was awarded the 2025 Conservation Warrior Award from the Seneca Park Zoo. See below for a video that highlights Dr. Webb's work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPpF...
#onehealth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPpF...
#onehealth
Dr. Kinari Webb and IHHE faculty member Dr. Jeff Wyatt will be featured on WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson on Tuesday, November 18 from 12-2pm. Tune into the radio stations WXXI-FM 105.9 or WXXI-AM 1370 or stream online at www.wxxinews.org/show/connect...
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Dr. Kinari Webb and IHHE faculty member Dr. Jeff Wyatt will be featured on WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson on Tuesday, November 18 from 12-2pm. Tune into the radio stations WXXI-FM 105.9 or WXXI-AM 1370 or stream online at www.wxxinews.org/show/connect...
IHHE faculty and admin staff got together yesterday afternoon for a “Munchies and Microplastics” social. They enjoyed donuts, cider, and engaged in a hands-on activity about the possible health effects of #microplastics. A fun time was had by all! 🍩
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
IHHE faculty and admin staff got together yesterday afternoon for a “Munchies and Microplastics” social. They enjoyed donuts, cider, and engaged in a hands-on activity about the possible health effects of #microplastics. A fun time was had by all! 🍩
New review article co-authored by IHHE faculty members Drs. Irfan Rahman, Scott McIntosh, and Matthew McGraw. 📢
"Toxicity of humectants propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin in electronic nicotine delivery systems"
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#URochesterResearch #ecigarettes #vaping
"Toxicity of humectants propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin in electronic nicotine delivery systems"
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#URochesterResearch #ecigarettes #vaping
Toxicity of humectants propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin in electronic nicotine delivery systems
E-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDs) remain a significant public health risk. Although deployed as tobacco smoking cessa…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
New review article co-authored by IHHE faculty members Drs. Irfan Rahman, Scott McIntosh, and Matthew McGraw. 📢
"Toxicity of humectants propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin in electronic nicotine delivery systems"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#URochesterResearch #ecigarettes #vaping
"Toxicity of humectants propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin in electronic nicotine delivery systems"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#URochesterResearch #ecigarettes #vaping
Join us on Wednesday 11/19 for a special seminar presented by Dr. Kinari Webb, founder of Health in Harmony.
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join us on Wednesday 11/19 for a special seminar presented by Dr. Kinari Webb, founder of Health in Harmony.
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome from @umich.edu, who was the former Federal Chief Environmental Justice Officer for The White House, presented a seminar yesterday on community environmental health and also participated in a "community conversations" session.
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome from @umich.edu, who was the former Federal Chief Environmental Justice Officer for The White House, presented a seminar yesterday on community environmental health and also participated in a "community conversations" session.
Drs. Becca Lauzon and John Onukwufor won poster awards at the NIEHS P30 Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers meeting in Lexington, KY. Congratulations! 🎉
#URochesterResearch
#URochesterResearch
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Drs. Becca Lauzon and John Onukwufor won poster awards at the NIEHS P30 Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers meeting in Lexington, KY. Congratulations! 🎉
#URochesterResearch
#URochesterResearch
Today is One Health Day!
Humans, animals, and the environment are closely interconnected. Therefore, the health of one can affect the health of the others. ❤️🩹
Learn about #OneHealth with lessons created by our Life Sciences Learning Center.
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www.urmc.rochester.edu/life-science...
Humans, animals, and the environment are closely interconnected. Therefore, the health of one can affect the health of the others. ❤️🩹
Learn about #OneHealth with lessons created by our Life Sciences Learning Center.
⬇️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/life-science...
One Health Lessons - Outreach Programs - Life Sciences Learning Center - University of Rochester Medical Center
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November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Today is One Health Day!
Humans, animals, and the environment are closely interconnected. Therefore, the health of one can affect the health of the others. ❤️🩹
Learn about #OneHealth with lessons created by our Life Sciences Learning Center.
⬇️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/life-science...
Humans, animals, and the environment are closely interconnected. Therefore, the health of one can affect the health of the others. ❤️🩹
Learn about #OneHealth with lessons created by our Life Sciences Learning Center.
⬇️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/life-science...
**UPDATE**
Dr. Rand’s seminar scheduled for Thursday, October 30 has been canceled and will be postponed until January 2026.
Dr. Rand’s seminar scheduled for Thursday, October 30 has been canceled and will be postponed until January 2026.
Join us on Thursday 10/30 for a seminar presented by #IHHE faculty member Dr. Matthew Rand.
“Environmental Mercury Toxicity: Lessons from history, hair, microbes and flies"
#URochesterResearch #Mercury
“Environmental Mercury Toxicity: Lessons from history, hair, microbes and flies"
#URochesterResearch #Mercury
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
**UPDATE**
Dr. Rand’s seminar scheduled for Thursday, October 30 has been canceled and will be postponed until January 2026.
Dr. Rand’s seminar scheduled for Thursday, October 30 has been canceled and will be postponed until January 2026.
Join us on Thursday 10/30 for a seminar presented by #IHHE faculty member Dr. Matthew Rand.
“Environmental Mercury Toxicity: Lessons from history, hair, microbes and flies"
#URochesterResearch #Mercury
“Environmental Mercury Toxicity: Lessons from history, hair, microbes and flies"
#URochesterResearch #Mercury
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Join us on Thursday 10/30 for a seminar presented by #IHHE faculty member Dr. Matthew Rand.
“Environmental Mercury Toxicity: Lessons from history, hair, microbes and flies"
#URochesterResearch #Mercury
“Environmental Mercury Toxicity: Lessons from history, hair, microbes and flies"
#URochesterResearch #Mercury
Congratulations to IHHE faculty member Dr. Scott McIntosh for receiving a Community Outreach and Education (COE) Innovator Award at the annual retreat of @wilmotcancer.bsky.social Community Cancer Action Council (CCAC). 🎉
October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations to IHHE faculty member Dr. Scott McIntosh for receiving a Community Outreach and Education (COE) Innovator Award at the annual retreat of @wilmotcancer.bsky.social Community Cancer Action Council (CCAC). 🎉
Join us on Thursday 10/23 for a seminar presented by Dr. Dean Jones from the Emory University School of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social.
“The Human Exposome and Future Health".
“The Human Exposome and Future Health".
October 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Join us on Thursday 10/23 for a seminar presented by Dr. Dean Jones from the Emory University School of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social.
“The Human Exposome and Future Health".
“The Human Exposome and Future Health".
URochester faculty help debunk myths about environmental exposures.
#URochesterResearch
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#URochesterResearch
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Community Water Fluoridation Works: EIOH Debunks Myths, Highlights Lifelong Benefits
Experts from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health underscore the safety, effectiveness, and enduring public health benefits of community water fluoridation in a commentary p...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
URochester faculty help debunk myths about environmental exposures.
#URochesterResearch
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#URochesterResearch
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Join us on Thursday 10/16 for a seminar presented by Dr. Tess Eidem from @colorado.edu.
"Airborne Allergen Risks Across Environments: Cannabis Industry Hazards and Indoor Air Quality Challenges"
Also, see below for our EnLIGHT Seminar Series fall 2025 schedule.
"Airborne Allergen Risks Across Environments: Cannabis Industry Hazards and Indoor Air Quality Challenges"
Also, see below for our EnLIGHT Seminar Series fall 2025 schedule.
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Join us on Thursday 10/16 for a seminar presented by Dr. Tess Eidem from @colorado.edu.
"Airborne Allergen Risks Across Environments: Cannabis Industry Hazards and Indoor Air Quality Challenges"
Also, see below for our EnLIGHT Seminar Series fall 2025 schedule.
"Airborne Allergen Risks Across Environments: Cannabis Industry Hazards and Indoor Air Quality Challenges"
Also, see below for our EnLIGHT Seminar Series fall 2025 schedule.
Today is Children’s Environmental Health Day!
The goal of #CEHday is to ensure that all children have clean air, clean water, safe food, and healthy places to live and play.
cehday.org
The goal of #CEHday is to ensure that all children have clean air, clean water, safe food, and healthy places to live and play.
cehday.org
Children's Environmental Health Day
Healthy environments for all kids!
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October 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today is Children’s Environmental Health Day!
The goal of #CEHday is to ensure that all children have clean air, clean water, safe food, and healthy places to live and play.
cehday.org
The goal of #CEHday is to ensure that all children have clean air, clean water, safe food, and healthy places to live and play.
cehday.org
IHHE faculty member Dr. Katrina Korfmacher was interviewed for this Bloomberg news article about rental property registries.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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With Rental Registries, Cities Seek to Close Data Gap With Landlords
Cities like Pittsburgh, Oakland and Rochester have passed ordinances to track property ownership and mandate inspections for rental housing. But landlords often resist.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
IHHE faculty member Dr. Katrina Korfmacher was interviewed for this Bloomberg news article about rental property registries.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rosebell Onuma, a Toxicology grad student and former @urochester.bsky.social undergrad research assistant with Dr. Katrina Korfmacher, received the @urochestersmd.bsky.social Meliora Scholarship which is awarded to first-year PhD students who demonstrate exceptional promise for success. Congrats!🎉
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Rosebell Onuma, a Toxicology grad student and former @urochester.bsky.social undergrad research assistant with Dr. Katrina Korfmacher, received the @urochestersmd.bsky.social Meliora Scholarship which is awarded to first-year PhD students who demonstrate exceptional promise for success. Congrats!🎉
Knicki Bergman, a grad student in Dr. Martha Susiarjo's lab received the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Predoctoral Fellowship for her work, “Perfluorooctanoic acid: a potential environmental modulator of susceptibility to gestational diabetes mellitus”. 🎉
#URochesterResearch
#URochesterResearch
October 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Knicki Bergman, a grad student in Dr. Martha Susiarjo's lab received the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Predoctoral Fellowship for her work, “Perfluorooctanoic acid: a potential environmental modulator of susceptibility to gestational diabetes mellitus”. 🎉
#URochesterResearch
#URochesterResearch
Our sun safety resource materials were featured by the NIEHS Partnerships for Environmental Health.
These materials include a fact sheet on sun safety myths and an infographic on how to choose an effective sunscreen. ☀️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-fo...
#SunSafety #sunscreen
These materials include a fact sheet on sun safety myths and an infographic on how to choose an effective sunscreen. ☀️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-fo...
#SunSafety #sunscreen
Sun Safety - Engagement Projects - Engagement - Institute for Human Health and the Environment - University of Rochester - University of Rochester Medical Center
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October 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our sun safety resource materials were featured by the NIEHS Partnerships for Environmental Health.
These materials include a fact sheet on sun safety myths and an infographic on how to choose an effective sunscreen. ☀️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-fo...
#SunSafety #sunscreen
These materials include a fact sheet on sun safety myths and an infographic on how to choose an effective sunscreen. ☀️
www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-fo...
#SunSafety #sunscreen
Join us on Wednesday 11/9 for a special seminar presented by Dr. Kinari Webb, founder of Health In Harmony.
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
September 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Join us on Wednesday 11/9 for a special seminar presented by Dr. Kinari Webb, founder of Health In Harmony.
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
"Planetary Health in Action: How stethoscopes can also heal the lungs of the Earth"
Register for this hybrid seminar: bit.ly/3IEmPbM
#PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth
IHHE faculty members Dr. Katrina Korfmacher and Dr. Sandra Jee received certificates of appreciation from the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning at their 25th anniversary celebration. 🎉
September 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
IHHE faculty members Dr. Katrina Korfmacher and Dr. Sandra Jee received certificates of appreciation from the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning at their 25th anniversary celebration. 🎉