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 Professor
Chair and Professor
Co-Director, Ecology Epidemiology and Population Health Program, Infectious Disease Institute
Interim Associate Dean of Research
Associate Professor
Core Faculty, Ohio State Sustainability Institute

Research news

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
A demonstrator at an environmental rally holds a sign that says "No Planet B"

CPH team partnering with city, others to reduce pollution

Environment Health Science’s Hood a leader in effort
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