Drs. Angela Aherrera and Jessica Rice receive three-year American Lung...
Congratulations to CEET Early-Stage Investigators Angela Aherrera, DrPH, MPH (Assistant Professor of Epidemiology) and Jessica Rice, DO, MHS (Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pulmonary) on receiving...
View ArticleDr. Holly Elser receives K23 to investigate the biological pathways linking...
Congratulations to Holly Elser, MD, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Neurology and CEET Early-Stage Investigator, on her Career Development (K) Award!K23AG101527-01: Air pollution and dementia: An...
View ArticleDr. Trevor Penning named 2026 Chauncey D. Leake Distinguished Lecturer
Congratulations to Dr. Penning who was named the 2026 Chauncey D. Leake Distinguished Lecturer by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).Each...
View ArticleCEET recognizes outstanding contributions of Dr. Ian A. Blair and Maurice M....
At the 20th Annual Symposium, we celebrated two exceptional members of the CEET community whose contributions continue to shape the Center’s success. Dr. Ian A. Blair was presented with the Founding...
View ArticleDrs. Holly Elser and Trevor Penning featured on The Age of Aging podcast –...
Drs. Holly Elser and Trevor Penning join the latest episode of The Age of Aging podcast to discuss the emerging science behind environmental pollution and its potential role in Alzheimer’s disease. In...
View ArticleAnnual CEET Symposium | Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Our 20th Annual CEET Symposium will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium/Smilow Center for Translational Research! Learn More
View ArticleDr. Marilyn Howarth provides expert insight into Philadelphia’s new network...
New network of 76 air monitors throughout Philadelphia provides detailed look at air quality WHYY (Philadelphia) Dr. Howarth is hopeful that Philadelphia’s new air‑monitoring network will...
View ArticleFuture Researchers in Environmental Science and Health (FRESH) Program
CEET is pleased to announce our participation in the FRESH P30 ESI Exchange program. This program promotes the research and career development of early-career environmental health scientists by...
View ArticleA new study led by a team of Penn researchers, including Drs. Holly Elser and...
New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients,...
View ArticleDr. Jelte Kelchtermans receives K08 to study the impact of ambient air...
Congratulations to Jelte Kelchtermans, MD, MTR, Instructor of Pediatrics and CEET Early-Stage Investigator, on his Career Development (K) Award! K08 HL173625: Air Pollution Sensitivity in Pediatric...
View ArticleWildfire Smoke: How to Protect Yourself
When wildfire smoke drifts into your community, it is not just an outdoor annoyance, it can be a serious health risk. Wildfire smoke can be dense obscuring visibility or creating a haze as far as you...
View ArticleRose Albert, CEET Trainee and PhD Candidate in Pharmacology, receives F31 award
Rose Albert, a predoctoral trainee on the CEET T32, is the recipient of an NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award: F31 HL179994: The role of sex chromosomes in neonatal hyperoxic...
View ArticleDavid Jang receives NIEHS-funded R01 to study mitochondrial involvement in...
R01 ES037322: Cell-free DNA Methylation Patterns and Mitochondrial Therapeutics in a Rodent Model of Organophosphate Poisoning Narrative: The overarching goal of this proposal is to further delineate...
View ArticleWelcome our New CEET Members
Ethan Goldberg, MD, PhD Dr. Ethan Goldberg is an Associate Professor in the Division of Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Departments of...
View ArticleDr. Kelly Jordan-Sciutto named Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Penn
Congratulations to CEET Investigator, Dr. Jordan-Sciutto on her new position as Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Penn! Dr. Jordan-Sciutto, a member of CEET’s Environmental Neuroscience Thematic...
View ArticleIntroducing the Future Researchers in Environmental Science and Health...
Greetings! This year, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast P30 centers launched the Future Researchers in Environmental Science and Health (FRESH) program, designed to promote career development in our...
View ArticleEarth Day Art Contest Winners!
In honor of Earth Day, the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology hosted an art contest for students. This contest encouraged kids of all ages to connect with environmental science,...
View ArticleA Hidden Danger in Donated Game Meat: Why Lead Contaminated Meat Demands Our...
Every year, millions of pounds of hunted game meat are donated to food banks across the United States. While these donations provide a critical source of protein for food-insecure families, new...
View ArticleCalling all budding artists!
Submit original artwork following our theme “Healthy Communities” for a chance to win prizes and be highlighted on our website and social media! Learn More Open to K-12 Students | Deadline to Enter:...
View ArticleDr. Marilyn Howarth addresses environmental impacts stemming from Northeast...
The deadly NE Philly plane crash caused a plume of smoke and a massive crater. Here’s what to know about the environmental impacts WHYY (Philadelphia) “The canister sampling that they did is a very...
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