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Where you live could influence your COVID-19 riskKing County neighborhoods with highest COVID-19 rates also face higher air pollution and socioeconomic inequities, EDGE research showsLearn More

How to make a box fan filter to clean indoor air of smokeBox fan filters are simple, relatively inexpensive, and effective at cleaning indoor air. Our infographic shows you how to make one.Learn More

Mapping Washington’s environmental health disparitiesNew interactive map shows communities most impacted by environmental inequality Learn More

Mapping jet pollution at Sea-Tac AirportCommunities around Sea-Tac Airport are exposed to a unique mix of air pollution associated with aircraft, new UW study findsLearn More

Close-up of the metal cadmium, shown as two irregular bluish-silver shapes on a white background.

Cadmium exposure and Alzheimer's risk

New evidence links cadmium exposure to key Alzheimer’s gene and accelerated cognitive decline

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Mapping jet pollution at Sea-Tac Airport

Communities around Sea-Tac Airport are exposed to a unique mix of air pollution associated with aircraft, new UW study finds

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Dr. Ray Monnat elected as 2019 AAAS Fellow

EDGE Member Dr. Ray Monnat was recently elected as a Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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This graphic shows 3 overlapping circles in different colors. The blue is labeled with Environment, the green with choices, and the yellow with genes. They overlap in the center to create a purple area labeled health The EDGE Center is committed to conducting and communicating science that reduces the burden of environmentally-related diseases through science translation into policy and practice. We use cutting edge molecular and systems biology to explore how the interactions of genetics, epigenetics and environmental factors contribute to diseases of public health importance. In particular, we are at the forefront of research into molecular signatures (biomarkers) associated with toxicant exposure. Our work to uncover important genetic, epigenetic and environmental contributions to chronic diseases can help improve prevention, early diagnosis, and the development of effective treatments. Such developments will substantially reduce the social burden and health care costs associated with sickness and early death caused by diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, liver disease, kidney disease, metabolic disorders like diabetes, chronic neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and developmental and reproductive disorders.