Environmental Health Sciences Research Centers and Programs
EnHS is home to (or strongly affiliated with) several centers that promote research, education and the implementation of innovative programs nationwide and internationally.
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Since 1977, the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS) has actively served the Midwest by offering graduate training programs and continuing education courses in the field of occupational health and safety. As an education and research center, MCOHS provides graduate academic and research training in industrial hygiene, occupational and environmental health nursing, occupational and environmental medicine, occupational injury prevention research/injury epidemiology and control, occupational and environmental medicine, occupational health services research and policy, and occupational and environmental epidemiology. MCOHS also includes a comprehensive and vibrant continuing education program. MCOHS is funded in part by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Director: Susan G. Gerberich, Ph.D. Deputy Director: Patricia M. McGovern, Ph.D. |
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The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health (UMASH) Center is one of nine Centers of Excellence in Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education, and Prevention funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) throughout the United States. The center is a collaboration of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine, the National Farm Medicine Center of the Marshfield Clinic, and the Minnesota Department of Health. This collaboration brings together unique and complimentary expertise to address existing and emerging occupational health and safety issues in agriculture. The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center is funded by a cooperative agreement from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Director: Bruce H. Alexander, Ph.D. |
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Founded in 2007 by the deans of the University of Minnesota Medical School, School of Nursing and School of Public Health, the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility (CGHSR) is dedicated to the following Mission: “to integrate research, education and practice in collaboration with global partners to improve health worldwide.” The overall strategic goal of CGHSR is to build the AHC Global Health presence in collaborations that promote clinical research, education and outreach. Steering Committee Chair: William A. Toscano, Jr., Ph.D. |
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The Minnesota Taconite Workers Health Study is a comprehensive $4.9 million research initiative, funded by the State of Minnesota, which will lead to a greater understanding of taconite worker health issues on Minnesota’s Iron Range. The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is partnering on the project with the Medical School, and the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota–Duluth. Principal Investigator: Jeffrey H. Mandel, MD, MPH |
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The University of Minnesota has been selected as a Study Center for the National Children’s Study (NCS). The University will conduct the study in Ramsey County. Principal Investigator: Patricia M. McGovern, Ph.D. |
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The mission of the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) is to prevent illness and death from infectious diseases through epidemiologic research and the rapid translation of scientific information into real-world practical applications and solutions. An international, collaborative center drawing on a wide range of expertise, CIDRAP focuses on emerging global challenges to public health and those demanding immediate attention, striving to create solutions targeted for the greatest impact. Director: Michael Osterholm, Ph.D. |
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The Colorectal Cancer Family Registry is one of the world’s largest resources available for studying colorectal cancer. Funded by the National Cancer Institute, the C-CFR brings together research experts in basic science, medicine, genetics, epidemiology, and behavioral science to advance research into the causes, prevention and clinical management of colorectal cancer. Today, more than 39,000 participants have enrolled in the Registry through one of the C-CFR centers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The University of Minnesota is proud to be a participating study center in the C-CFR, through the University of Southern California Consortium. Principal Investigator: Timothy R. Church, Ph.D. |
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Established in 1984, The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is funded primarily by a pass-through grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Prevention and Assistance Division to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences. MnTAP is a business assistance program that helps Minnesota businesses develop and implement industry-tailored solutions that maximize resource efficiency, prevent pollution and reduce costs and energy use. By reducing waste and increasing efficiency businesses can save on disposal and raw material costs, and decrease regulatory compliance burdens. They also create healthier and safer working conditions for employees. Director: Laura Babcock |
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The Center for Violence Prevention and Control (CVPC) was developed with an overall objective to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in research and graduation efforts that can ultimately affect the prevention and control of violence. The purpose of the CVPC is to generate knowledge through research in violence prevention and control, to disseminate this knowledge to use as the basis for development of prevention and control efforts, and to provide a comprehensive violence prevention and control graduate education curriculum. Co-Directors: Susan G. Gerberich, Ph.D. and Nancy M. Nachreiner, Ph.D. |
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The Regional Injury Prevention Research Center (RIPRC) was designated as a collaborating program by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 1988. The Center provides a multidisciplinary program for the prevention and control of injuries, including catastrophic and long-term disabling injuries, with attention to the rural environment. Co-Directors: Susan G. Gerberich, Ph.D. and Bruce H. Alexander, Ph.D. |
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Center for Environment and Health Policy |
The Center for Environment and Health Policy is funded by grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency, Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Offices of Environmental Assistance, and the University of Minnesota. The Center has focused on two major areas: improving assessment, management, and communication of environmental health risks; and fostering better environmental policy decisions. Interim Center Director: William A. Toscano, Jr., PhD. |
