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Your Environment. Your Health.

About NIEHS

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere.
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Office of the Director

Learn about the women and men who are providing the leadership and direction to fullfill NIEHS' research mission.

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Advisory Boards & Councils

The boards and councils that advise NIEHS are comprised of both the scientific community and the public. Find out more about these groups as they help to guide NIEHS into the future.

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Visiting NIEHS

There are many community events that occur on NIEHS' Campus. If you are planning a visit you will find directions, parking, shipping instructions, and security guidelines to make your visit easier.

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Environmental Stewardship

With our increased understanding, we now know how environmental health and human health is interconnected. Learn what NIEHS has been doing to take an active role in protecting our environment.

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Congress

As a federal agency, NIEHS provides Congress with ongoing updates on research and funding provided by NIEHS. Find out more about our role in government.

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Organizational Structure

The NIEHS organizational chart is provided in both a printable PDF version and list formats.

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Strategic Plan 2018-2023

Learn how NIEHS plans to succeed in it's goal to provide global leadership for innovative research that improves public health by preventing disease and disability.

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Research Highlights

Browse or search research highlights from NIEHS scientists since its founding in 1966.

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Community Involvement

NIEHS welcomes and encourages involvement by the public community in institute activities. Learn how you can take an active role in our research plans, budget priorities, and the use of research findings.

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Technology Transfer

Resources for researchers wishing to obtain NIEHS-created research tools and data (Materials), or to share their Materials with NIEHS researchers.

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NIEHS 50th Anniversary

On November 1, 2016, NIEHS celebrated 50 years of environmental health research at NIH.

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NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT)

The Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities, including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH supported research.

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