The work of the CEEH was featured in the recently released 2007-2009 Biennial Report for the UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. The article, entitled "Ecogenetics: Understanding Human Susceptibility to Injury and Disease," presents an accessible and compelling description of the ways in which CEEH scientists, ELSI experts, and outreach staff have collaborated around the important issue of pesticide susceptibility and risk. Click HERE or on the image to download a PDF of the article.

The CEEH is proud to recognize investigator Ulrike “Riki” Peters as a 2008 recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. This prestigious award honors the most promising young researchers in the United States whose early accomplishments show the greatest promise for strengthening America’s leadership in science. Dr. Peters was nominated through the National Institutes of Health for her work in understanding how the interplay of genetics and nutrition can impact cancer risk. The Center is delighted to continue to support Dr. Peters’ research and enthusiastic about the contributions she will continue to make to the fields of ecogenetics and public health. Click HERE to read more about the award.