Examining asthma with human lung-on-a-chip technology
Researchers at Penn Engineering developed an ‘asthma-on-a-chip’ system that mimics the mechanical stresses experienced by human airways during an asthma attack. The innovation enables scientists…
The public health impacts of floods
Cheryl Bettigole, executive director of the Penn Center for Public Health and former health commissioner of Philadelphia, discusses the many ways communities are affected by floods.
Eliminating Disparities in Children’s Lead Exposure: An Unfinished Job
Blood lead levels in young children in the U.S. declined in the last decade, but state data reveal that children of color and children from low-wealth families continue to have elevated blood lead levels at disparately high rates
Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens Awarded the American Thoracic Society 2026 Public Service Award for Promoting Respiratory Health
Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens Awarded the American Thoracic Society 2026 Public Service Award for Promoting Respiratory Health
Dr. Osterhoudt Testifies at Philadelphia City Hall on Child Safety and Unregulated Intoxicants
On May 21, Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt testified before Philadelphia City Council’s Commerce Committee in support of Bill No. 260163, legislation aimed at regulating so-called “hemp-derived” cannabinoid products (such as delta-8 THC) and kratom.
CEHN’s 2026 Voter Guide for Children’s Environmental Health and Companion Toolkit
The Children’s Environmental Health Network is excited to announce the release of our 2026 Voter Guide for Children’s Environmental Health and Companion Toolkit.
Heating Up to Expectations
Research from climate scientist Michael Mann and colleagues vindicates climate models and reframes the record heat of 2024.
Penn researchers advance detection of microplastics in water as federal effort ramps up
As concerns grow over microplastics in drinking water and the environment, researchers at Penn are working to simplify how the tiny particles are detected – a mission now backed by new federal attention and funding.
Year 4 of the Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction
Twelve students from different high schools across Philadelphia were given the opportunity to study environmental exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) for eight weeks.
Assessing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals through ultra-processed food: Webinar Recording
Hosted as part of Earth Week at the University of Pennsylvania, this webinar focused on the impact of processed food and hidden dietary EDC exposure sources on children’s health.