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What should I do to protect myself from novel coronavirus, or COVID-19?Novel coronovirus videos produced in nine languagesLearn More

EDGE Acting Director named editor of leading environmental health journalDr. Joel Kaufman steps into new role with Environmental Health Perspectives while continuing his research, teaching and medical practice at the University of WashingtonLearn 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

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Novel coronavirus videos released in nine languages

EDGE's disaster response expert, Nicole Errett, weighs in with advice about what to do and not to do in the face of the current novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Dr. Elaine Faustman, receives 2020 PANWAT award

EDGE member, Dr. Elaine Faustman is honored for her toxicology scholarship, leadership, and service.

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Esther Min presents EDGE science to the Soros Foundation in Kyrgyzstan

Min was invited to present about how digital power can be used to identify climate vulnerability.

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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.

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