Environmental Health Law

The Center studies the effects of environmental factors on the public's health and the role of law/policy in addressing those risk and protective factors.  Center faculty work with federal, state, and local governments, agencies, and NGOs.

Research / Perspective Papers

• Engagement of scientists with the public and policymakers to promote alternative methods
• The Humane Research and Testing Act: Advancing science by creating a new Center for Alternatives at the US National Institutes of Health
• Establishing a communication and engagement strategy to facilitate the adoption of the adverse outcome pathways in radiation research and regulation
• An examination of radon awareness, risk communication, and radon risk reduction in a Hispanic community