Children in the Philadelphia region face many environmental threats and health problems from asthma to lead poisoning, air pollution and toxic chemicals. Our Center provides support, resources, funding and tools […]

Characterizing indoor air phthalates and volatile organic compounds in NY/NJ nail salons: Webinar recording Webinar features Dr. Inkyu Han, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University. He discusses his community-engaged research on toxic air pollutants in New York and New Jersey nail salons, his research methodology and results. Exploring the Placental Origins of…

Latest News Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center Drexel University received a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to establish the Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center Characterizing indoor air phthalates and volatile organic compounds in NY/NJ nail salons: Webinar recording Webinar features Dr. Inkyu Han,…

Our Center is dedicated to implementing the latest environmental health interventions to benefit families and their children. To achieve this goal, we have formed collaborations with community partners and researchers to develop programs to reduce childhood asthma and lead poisoning, improve air quality and inform the public on toxic chemicals, particularly endocrine disrupting chemicals. This…

Our Partners Our community partners are on the frontlines, in neighborhoods, working directly with families impacted by environmental health hazards. We are honored to work with them on programs, learn from their experiences and connect them to the latest research from our members. If your organization is interested in partnering with the Center, do not…

Asthma Watching a child struggle to breathe is one of the most heart-breaking experiences. Unfortunately, too many Philadelphia families, teachers and doctors have to endure this pain due to the debilitating effects of childhood asthma. Learn More Air Pollution ​​Air pollution includes the particles, dust, chemicals and other contaminants that get in the air we…

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