In recent years, the impact of environmental toxicants on human health has gained significant attention. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, and even the products we use daily, these factors significantly influence disease risk across our lifetimes. This pressing issue has prompted a nationwide collaboration among researchers to delve into how these environmental elements contribute to various health conditions.
The Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) study is at the forefront of this research, aiming to provide scientific evidence that supports efforts to mitigate and eliminate these toxicants. The goal is to protect children’s health by understanding the complex interplay between environmental exposures and health outcomes.
Research and Funding
Hyunok Choi, an associate professor at the College of Health in the Department of Community and Population Health, has recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding will support her research into how early environmental influences affect child health and development.
University Recognition
Lehigh University has been recognized as an R1 research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This prestigious designation is awarded to institutions with the highest level of research activity. In the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh stands alone with this status, and it is one of only seven universities in Pennsylvania to achieve this distinction. Learn more.
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