Environmental Health Research at the Gillings School

The Water Institute contributes to improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

The mission of the NC OSHERC at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is to prepare occupational safety and health professionals to promote and protect worker health.

The Institute for Environmental Health Solutions (IEHS) is aimed at protecting those who are particularly vulnerable to diseases caused by environmental factors, putting solutions directly into the hands of individuals and communities of North Carolina and beyond.

We focus on understanding the links between financial losses and drought, hurricanes and other extreme environmental events.

The UNC Superfund Research Program (UNC SRP) develops new solutions for reducing exposure to inorganic arsenic and prevent arsenic-induced diabetes through mechanistic and translational research.

The Biomarker Mass Spectrometry Facility (BMSF) provides critical analytical support to UNC researchers for qualitative and quantitative assessment of environmental contaminants and biomarkers using mass spectrometry.

ENVRSO is the student organization for the department, responsible for representing students at faculty meetings, providing outreach opportunities and, very importantly, trying to help make ESE a home for you in the Triangle.

The Center for Public Engagement with Science has a wide variety of resources, including activities, fact sheets, lesson plans and webinars.

The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES) at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life and drive environmental change.

Our mission is to provide a cutting edge research and mentoring environment to train students and postdoctoral fellows in environmental health and toxicology.

The UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility (CEHS) facilitates collaborations by funding university infrastructure to support scientific equipment, facilities, and other resources that can be shared among environmental health researchers.

The Center for Galapagos Studies coordinates UNC’s Galapagos-related research, teaching, and outreach activities in Chapel Hill with the joint UNC/USFQ Galapagos Science Center located on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Archipelago.

The BeAM Design Innovation Hub is a unique resource for design and fabrication assistance. Our mission is to facilitate and complement research of all types by providing services in a wide range of disciplines.