Director: Howard Kipen, MPH, MD
About
Clinical Research and Occupational Medicine Division at EOHSI
The Clinical Research and Occupational Medicine Division of EOHSI includes seven physicians, 2 PhD psychologists, a PhD study coordinator, and a staff of 35 nurses, medical assistants, and administrators. We are active in teaching of toxicology, medical and public health students, as well as our OEM residency. The latter is directed by Michael Pratt, MD, MPH, immediate past president of the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics.
Helpful Resources
Research Volunteers Needed
Follow the links below to learn more about the research studies, including clinical trials, currently ongoing at EOHSI and to determine if you are eligible to participate. Compensation is available for most studies. If you have specific questions about any of the following studies, please call the Integrated Health Sciences Facility Core (IHSFC) at 848-445-6049 or send an email to Dr. Kathleen Black.
Research Highlights
Dr. Nancy Fiedler completed a study of workers chronically exposed to lead and found that hormonal response to stress was significantly altered by lead. She has also completed studies of workers chronically exposed to solvents; functional imaging in these workers revealed significantly decreased activation in brain regions required for successful performance of a behavioral task.
Dr. Nancy Fiedler received a Fogarty International Center R21 grant funded by NIEHS to characterize pesticide exposure and to study the effects of that exposure on behavioral performance among Thai children 6 – 8 years old. This grant also provides funding to build research capacity among students and faculty of the School of Public Health at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Building on her work in Thailand, Dr. Fiedler and Dr. Dana Barr of Emory University received a Fogarty International Center R01 grant, also funded by NIEHS, to collaborate with Chulalongkorn and Chiang Mai Universities to evaluate the neurodevelopmental effects of prenatal pesticide exposures.
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Latest News
Our faculty and research teams regularly publish scientific articles that contribute to global understanding of toxic exposures, disease prevention, environmental justice, clinical innovation, and public policy. Explore our growing collection of publications to stay informed on the latest breakthroughs, multidisciplinary studies, and real-world applications that shape the future of public health.
