Two students in waterproof waders stand in a body of fresh water taking samples

Signature research: Environmental and global health

With a focus on the interconnectedness and complexity of environmental, animal and human health, our researchers’ work spans areas including water safety, zoonotic disease, natural disasters and toxins in indoor and outdoor air.

Experts in environmental and global health

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Chair and Professor
Aram Dobalian
Associate Professor
Core Faculty, Translational Data Analytics Institute
Ayaz Hyder
Associate Professor
Olorunfemi Adetona
Assistant Professor
Laura Pomeroy

Research news

A small gray and white house on the edge of the seashore

Could living near water mean you’ll live longer?

Oceans linked to benefits not seen near inland waterways
Shower head with water coming out

Monitoring approach could help snuff out Legionella outbreaks

Microbial community, outside factors can warn of bacterial growth
A wildfire on tree-covered hills

As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death

New study assesses how natural events are shaping human lifespans
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