UNC Superfund Research Program News
NCWELL Data Working Group shares resources, insights to address well contamination in NC
The first bi-annual NCWELL Data Working Group meeting convened in February 2024. Led by Dr. Lauren Eaves in the UNC SRP Administrative Core, the group is comprised of epidemiologists, geologists,... Read more »
UNC SRP investigators share findings and win big at SRP Annual Meeting and SOT
Researchers from across UNC SRP highlighted their diverse and innovative research at the NIEHS Superfund Research Program Annual Meeting in Albuquerque in December and the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual... Read more »
Trainee Spotlight: Jenna Todero’s excitement for research keeps her engaged, despite challenges
UNC Superfund Research Program (SRP) trainee Jenna Todero’s passion for her research has helped her overcome challenges and keeps her driving to learn more. Jenna is studying arsenic-induced metabolic dysfunction... Read more »
UNC SRP leads discussions at Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) Network Meeting, February 2024
UNC SRP showcased its diverse portfolio of projects that engage communities impacted by environmental contaminants at the three-day PEPH 2024 meeting. They co-hosted two workshops in collaboration with SRPs at... Read more »
NC Well Water Working Group collaborates to address water quality issues across the state
In February 2024, the UNC SRP Community Engagement Core (CEC) convened the North Carolina Well Water Working Group (NCWWWG) to discuss: requirements for real estate transfers, the potential health effects... Read more »
K.C. Donnelly externship expands opportunities at UNC SRP for LSU trainee Dr. Avinash Kumar
Ilona Jaspers, PhD, UNC SRP Research Experience and Training Coordination Core leader, hosted Avinash Kumar, PhD, a Louisiana State University (LSU) SRP trainee, in the fall of 2023 for his... Read more »
UNC SRP co-convenes 2023 NC Fish Consumption Advisory Forum
In October 2023, Superfund Research Programs (SRPs) from the University of North Carolina (UNC), North Carolina State University, and Duke University co-convened the 2023 Fish Consumption Advisory Forum. At the... Read more »
Union Co residents join UNC SRP and community partners in assessing quality of well water
In spring 2023, the Community Engagement Core (CEC) of the UNC Superfund Research Program (UNC SRP) co-led, with a local health department, a community meeting in Union County, NC. The... Read more »
