Vox article features Center Deputy Director Dr. Marilyn Howarth
The February 25th Vox.com article on the East Palestine train derailment featured a quote from PRCCEH Center Deputy Director Dr. Marilyn Howarth.
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Jane Clougherty receives EPA research grant to study climate change and pediatric susceptibility
Through the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, Center member Jane Clougherty, MSc, ScD, professor in the Drexel University Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, was awarded more than $1 […]
New center will tackle racial disparities in maternal health
In January, the University of Pennsylvania became home to the inaugural March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity. Under the leadership of Elizabeth Howell, MD, MPP, chair of the […]
Temple College of Public Health celebrates our newest member
Marina Oktapodas Feiler’s research focuses on environmental hazards that can harm children’s health, particularly pre- and postnatal exposure to lead and chemicals in everyday items and the environment that can […]
PRCCEH staff attends event with President Biden and Vice President Harris
On February 3, the co-Directors of our Center’s Translation Core, Drs. Marilyn Howarth and Tyra Bryant-Stephens attended an event with President Biden and Vice President Harris on the removal of […]
Philadelphia gets $500 million to replace lead pipes, improve water infrastructure
Philadelphia is receiving $500 million from the federal government to upgrade its water facilities and equipment, including the replacement of more than 19 miles of water mains and service lines. […]
NJ awards $38M for lead paint remediation in 20 counties
Nonprofit organizations and governments in 20 of New Jersey’s counties will split $38 million in federal funds in a bid to address lead paint in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy […]