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Five projects led by UCLA investigators have received grants through a partnership between the University of California and the state... Read More
We sadly inform you of Dr. John Froines’ death on July 13 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Among his... Read More
Co-authored by COEH faculty member Yifang Zhu. Available for purchase here. An in-depth and accessible treatment of aerosol theory and... Read More
Beate Ritz, PhD, and Michael Jerrett, PhD, in a statewide collaborative study, found that people who exercised in outdoor ozone... Read More
Upcoming Events
Preventing Silicosis
An ancient disease in modern times: Silicosis caused by artificial stone in the United States
May 16, 2024
All Day - Registration opens 7:30am
Free RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preventing-silicosis-tickets-856476021837 The purpose of this conference is to bring together affected workers, employers and manufacturers with researchers, unions, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to develop practical and feasible solutions to prevent silicosis caused by artificial stone. Key Questions:- What factors are driving the current epidemic of silicosis among artificial stone workers?
- What are the needs of affected workers, employers, and silicosis patients?
- What research gaps exist?
- What interventions are available to protect workers and prevent new silicosis cases?