https://ysph.yale.edu/ysph/superfund-research-center/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=121710 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Superfund Research Center en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:38:56 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/new-ai-tool-maps-hidden-geography-of-gene-activity/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/new-ai-tool-maps-hidden-geography-of-gene-activity/ INSPIRE’s ability to integrate data across multiple patients and platforms could lead to the development of more targeted, personalized approaches to cancer care. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dont-grill-meat-to-a-char-and-5-other-ways-to-have-a-safer-summer-100001002.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dont-grill-meat-to-a-char-and-5-other-ways-to-have-a-safer-summer-100001002.html Single-use plastic bottles are made of a thin plastic known as polyethylene terephthalate, or PET. Some chemicals within PET, such as phenols and phthalates, have been linked to pregnancy problems and neurodevelopmental concerns, among other health issues, said Nicole Deziel, associate professor of environmental health sciences at the Yale School of Public Health. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.miamiherald.com/living/article315908640.html https://www.miamiherald.com/living/article315908640.html Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) don’t break down naturally in the body or environment, and can accumulate over time. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/students-foster-community-and-more-school-news/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/students-foster-community-and-more-school-news/ Students in EHS 544, “Climate Equity and Health Policy Methods,” aren’t just producing research, they're co-developing actual legislation with community partners — legislation that has been raised by the Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Health Committee. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Early-life-exposure-to-PFAS-associated-with-common-childhood-leukemia.aspx https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Early-life-exposure-to-PFAS-associated-with-common-childhood-leukemia.aspx Early exposure to PFAS, a group of widely used compounds known as "forever chemicals," was associated with a higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer, according to University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health researchers. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/nc-proposed-pfas-rules-concern-environmentalists/ https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/nc-proposed-pfas-rules-concern-environmentalists/ At a meeting in Fayetteville, 13 people urged state environmental officials to set clear limits on discharges of PFAS and other chemicals. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/climate/microplastics-maha-epa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/climate/microplastics-maha-epa.html The federal government has pledged to reduce levels of microplastics and pharmaceuticals in public drinking water. YSPH environmental scientist Dr. Vasilis Vasiliou says the move is encouraging, but there is a lot of work to do, including defining a standard measurement for microplastics. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-science-engineering-elects-36-new-members-2026/ https://ctcase.org/connecticut-academy-science-engineering-elects-36-new-members-2026/ The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), announces the election of thirty-six of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine to membership in the Academy. The new members will be introduced at the Academy’s 51st Annual Dinner to be held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on May 19, 2026. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ YSPH launches the Future of Health Innovation Hub, a Yale team leads water study in East Palestine, Ohio, what to know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations — and more. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/26/podcasters-why-should-i-trust-you-discuss-maha-shared-pain/ https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/26/podcasters-why-should-i-trust-you-discuss-maha-shared-pain/ Boosted by the open communication efforts of the “Why Should I Trust You?” podcast, a supporter of the Make America Healthy Again movement is working with Yale School of Public Health researchers to study drinking water safety in East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in 2023. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2535078122 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2535078122 Innovative analytical tools like the wearable Fresh Air wristband developed by YSPH epidemiologist Krystal Pollitt are helping to advance the growing field of exposomics. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/ysph-researchers-uncover-potential-new-insights-into-colorectal-cancer-surge/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/ysph-researchers-uncover-potential-new-insights-into-colorectal-cancer-surge/ Yale School of Public Health researchers have found that reduced levels of a certain metabolite in younger cancer patients may be associated with early-onset colorectal cancer. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.thenationalherald.com/yale-professor-vasilis-vasiliou-discusses-olive-oil-and-health/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/yale-professor-vasilis-vasiliou-discusses-olive-oil-and-health/ At the 6th International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health, YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou updated the audience on recent research on olive oil’s health benefits. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://whyshoulditrustyou.substack.com/p/a-model-for-public-health-in-the https://whyshoulditrustyou.substack.com/p/a-model-for-public-health-in-the This episode of the "Why Should I Trust You?" podcast explores what happens when a Yale School of Public Health researcher joins forces with a MAHA organizer to support an American community. Could this serve as a model, a new way of doing public health - using research and advocacy and building relationships and trust - at a time of great division in our country today? Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://longisland.news12.com/whats-in-the-water-groundbreaking-study-offers-insight-into-potential-carcinogen-in-li-drinking-water https://longisland.news12.com/whats-in-the-water-groundbreaking-study-offers-insight-into-potential-carcinogen-in-li-drinking-water News 12’s What’s In The Water series offers an exclusive look at a Yale University study into 1,4 dioxane, which has been classified as a potential carcinogen. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.newsweek.com/americas-drinking-water-changing-how-babies-are-being-born-study-2087921 https://www.newsweek.com/americas-drinking-water-changing-how-babies-are-being-born-study-2087921 The findings suggest that health risks may occur below levels currently considered safe by the EPA's arsenic limit that was determined in 2001. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.newsbreak.com/express-u-s--316349130/4065902567089-alarming-map-shows-states-where-drinking-water-contamination-is-highest https://www.newsbreak.com/express-u-s--316349130/4065902567089-alarming-map-shows-states-where-drinking-water-contamination-is-highest A study has shown that arsenic levels in public drinking water systems are higher in some states, which can increase the risk of low birth weight and other Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/climate/artificial-turf-grass-lawsuit-defamation-health-risk.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/climate/artificial-turf-grass-lawsuit-defamation-health-risk.html Four experts were sued for defamation ahead of a seminar where they planned to talk about research into the potential health risks on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://sustainability.yale.edu/explainers/yale-experts-explain-pfas-forever-chemicals#:~:text=Why%20are%20PFAS%20called%20'forever,soil%2C%20and%20even%20living%20organisms https://sustainability.yale.edu/explainers/yale-experts-explain-pfas-forever-chemicals#:~:text=Why%20are%20PFAS%20called%20'forever,soil%2C%20and%20even%20living%20organisms In this Q&A, two Yale experts delve into the challenges posed by PFAS and potential solutions for reducing exposure and contamination. Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/public-health-research-and-practice/fact-sheets/fluoride/ https://ysph.yale.edu/public-health-research-and-practice/fact-sheets/fluoride/ Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is commonly added to drinking water and dental products to prevent cavities, a significant public health achievement. However, prolonged exposure to high levels of fluoride can damage teeth and bones, and recent evidence suggests that moderate levels of fluoride may be linked to lower IQ in children. Balancing fluoride’s profound oral health benefits while minimizing potential harms requires a careful examination of the latest data. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.newsweek.com/cancer-survivor-kitchen-items-never-use-again-expert-2023436 https://www.newsweek.com/cancer-survivor-kitchen-items-never-use-again-expert-2023436 Newsweek spoke to Dr. Nicole Deziel, researcher at Yale Cancer Center and associate professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/mentoring-the-next-generation/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/mentoring-the-next-generation/ One of Women’s Health Research at Yale’s major initiatives is to mentor the next generation of health care professionals and researchers about the value of studying the influence of sex on health and disease as well as ensuring that findings are translated into clinical care. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/new-database-documents-sex-differences-in-cancer-biology-risk-factors-and-treatments/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/new-database-documents-sex-differences-in-cancer-biology-risk-factors-and-treatments/ A groundbreaking new database could lead to vast improvements in precision oncology by documenting sex-based differences in cancer treatment efficacy, biomarkers, risk factors, and microbial influences across 71 cancer types. The database — created by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, Yale School of Medicine, and international collaborators — addresses a significant gap in current research and demonstrates how biological sex can comprehensively impact cancer onset, progression, and therapeutic outcomes. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/pain-management-collaboratory-coordinating-center-receives-grant-to-continue-research/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/pain-management-collaboratory-coordinating-center-receives-grant-to-continue-research/ The Pain Management Collaboratory Coordinating Center, a Yale-based research center that supports 16 large-scale pragmatic clinical trials of non-drug approaches to managing pain, has been awarded a funding extension to continue its work for six years. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/biomedical-informatics-and-data-science-bids-secures-a-dollar788-million-nih-grant-to-advance-mental-health-research-using-ai-technology/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/biomedical-informatics-and-data-science-bids-secures-a-dollar788-million-nih-grant-to-advance-mental-health-research-using-ai-technology/ Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) has received a $7.88 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to lead a groundbreaking five-year project. Led by Hua Xu, PhD, the project will establish a Coordinating Center for the IMPACT-MH Program, which aims to advance personalized mental health research using computational tools. Key collaborators include experts from Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Mayo Clinic. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/zeyan-liew-receives-grants-to-study-the-role-of-pfas-in-cerebral-palsy/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/zeyan-liew-receives-grants-to-study-the-role-of-pfas-in-cerebral-palsy/ Studies have shown that environmental pollutants are disproportionately distributed in areas where lower socioeconomic and vulnerable communities reside. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/ysph-appoints-two-new-biostatistics-assistant-professors/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/ysph-appoints-two-new-biostatistics-assistant-professors/ The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) has announced the appointment of two new assistant professors, Lee Kennedy-Shaffer, PhD, and Qiao Liu, PhD, in the Department of Biostatistics. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/cheung-receives-nih-grant-to-research-water-pollution-and-human-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/cheung-receives-nih-grant-to-research-water-pollution-and-human-health/ Kei-Hoi Cheung, PhD, has been awarded a grant by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to research environmental health data and drinking water contamination using AI methods. Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:00 Z https://www.newsday.com/news/health/laundry-detergent-dioxane-g2xxq9z3 https://www.newsday.com/news/health/laundry-detergent-dioxane-g2xxq9z3 Yale Superfund public health study of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/earth-month-giving-campaign-supports-health-centered-climate-solutions/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/earth-month-giving-campaign-supports-health-centered-climate-solutions/ The Yale Center on Climate Change and Health believes that protecting human health is the most powerful yet under-tapped driving force for climate action. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/seminole-posts-14-dioxane-water-test-results-on-county-website/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/seminole-posts-14-dioxane-water-test-results-on-county-website/ Yale Superfund public health research study of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water. Outreach to central Florida residents. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/the-critical-need-to-address-chemical-contamination-in-drinking-water/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/the-critical-need-to-address-chemical-contamination-in-drinking-water/ Populations worldwide are exposed to a myriad of chemicals via drinking water, yet only a handful of chemicals have been thoroughly evaluated with regard to human exposures and health. Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Nicole Deziel discusses some of the core issues surrounding this pressing public health concern. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ustoday.news/scientists-raise-alarm-after-discovering-carcinogen-in-tap-water-drinking-water-suppliers-must-do-their-utmost-to-intervene/ https://ustoday.news/scientists-raise-alarm-after-discovering-carcinogen-in-tap-water-drinking-water-suppliers-must-do-their-utmost-to-intervene/ Scientists are sounding the alarm after discovering a cancer-causing chemical that was largely overlooked by policymakers, highlighting that contaminated water is not always easy to detect. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://longisland.news12.com/residents-learn-about-possible-cancer-causing-pollutant-in-li-drinking-water https://longisland.news12.com/residents-learn-about-possible-cancer-causing-pollutant-in-li-drinking-water Yale Superfund public health study of 1,4-dioxane in Long Island drinking water Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246858442300079X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246858442300079X Overview of current research related to 1,4-dioxane and health. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2023/10/16/does-your-ct-drinking-water-have-harmful-forever-chemicals-in-this-state-it-depends-where-you-live/ https://www.courant.com/2023/10/16/does-your-ct-drinking-water-have-harmful-forever-chemicals-in-this-state-it-depends-where-you-live/ PFAS chemicals are present in the drinking water in many, but not all, parts of Connecticut. And the state’s water companies are waiting for regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency that will force them to take action to treat their water if it test for too-high levels of PFAS. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/27/yale-researchers-central-florida-affected-by-14-dioxane/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/27/yale-researchers-central-florida-affected-by-14-dioxane/ Central Florida’s 1-4 dioxane contamination has caught the attention of Yale School of Public Health researchers. Professor Vasilis Vasiliou and his team at the Yale Superfund Research Center want to hear concerns from residents who have been drinking water supplied by public utilities in Lake Mary, Sanford, and northwest Seminole County. Groundwater in these areas has been contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, an industrial solvent classified as a likely carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://rdcu.be/dJsDR https://rdcu.be/dJsDR US drinking water quality: exposure risk profiles for seven legacy and emerging contaminants Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://riverheadlocal.com/2023/08/11/yale-researchers-seek-participants-for-study-of-14-dioxane-in-long-island-drinking-water/ https://riverheadlocal.com/2023/08/11/yale-researchers-seek-participants-for-study-of-14-dioxane-in-long-island-drinking-water/ Yale Superfund public health research study of 1,4-dioxane in Long Island drinking water Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-fracking-waste-radioactive-radium-wastewater-landfill-leachate/ https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-fracking-waste-radioactive-radium-wastewater-landfill-leachate/ A new study found higher levels of radioactive materials in rivers and streams near municipal wastewater treatment plants that handled runoff from landfills that accept fracking waste from Pennsylvania. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/11/toxic-chemical-central-florida-tap-water/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/11/toxic-chemical-central-florida-tap-water/ A toxic chemical, 1,4-dioxane, has tainted tap water in Lake Mary, Sanford, and Seminole County, Florida. How long and how much remains a mystery. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsestengg.3c00124 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsestengg.3c00124 Nanobubble Reactivity: Evaluating Hydroxyl Radical Generation (or Lack Thereof) Under Ambient Conditions Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://riverheadlocal.com/2023/04/25/yale-superfund-research-center-will-launch-study-of-exposure-to-likely-cancer-causing-chemical-commonly-found-in-long-island-drinking-water/ https://riverheadlocal.com/2023/04/25/yale-superfund-research-center-will-launch-study-of-exposure-to-likely-cancer-causing-chemical-commonly-found-in-long-island-drinking-water/ Yale University scientists are preparing to launch a study on Long Island to determine the health effects of the chemical 1,4 dioxane, a contaminant likely to cause cancer in people, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Yale Superfund Research Center is looking for volunteers who live on Long Island, where the chemical is being detected in private wells and public water supply systems at higher levels than most of the rest of the country, to participate in the study. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.wsj.com/articles/epa-standards-miss-many-chemicals-in-drinking-water-study-says-eb748826?mod=hp_lead_pos7 https://www.wsj.com/articles/epa-standards-miss-many-chemicals-in-drinking-water-study-says-eb748826?mod=hp_lead_pos7 Researchers say that the federal government is likely underestimating the extent of “forever chemicals” contamination in drinking water nationally. The authors of the new study, to be published in the journal Science of the Total Environment on Wednesday, found 26 different types of PFAS in drinking water in 16 states. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://doi.org/10.1021%2Facs.est.3c00305 https://doi.org/10.1021%2Facs.est.3c00305 Pulsed Electrolysis of Boron-Doped Carbon Dramatically Improves Impurity Tolerance and Longevity of H2O2 Production Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/14/epa-drinking-water-regulations-pfas/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/14/epa-drinking-water-regulations-pfas/ The first regulations on PFAS are a federal response to the toxic chemicals showing up in drinking water consumed by thousands of U.S. communities. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/litigator-and-advocate-rob-bilott-discusses-threat-of-forever-chemicals/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/litigator-and-advocate-rob-bilott-discusses-threat-of-forever-chemicals/ Veteran litigator and environmental advocate Rob Bilott discussed his long-running battle to raise awareness of the health implications of so-called PFAS 'forever chemicals' during a recent visit to the Yale School of Public Health where he spoke to Professor Vasilis Vasiliou’s Toxicology class. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/yale-superfund-research-center-to-investigate-water-contaminants-linked-to-cancer/ https://ysph.yale.edu/superfund-research-center/news-article/yale-superfund-research-center-to-investigate-water-contaminants-linked-to-cancer/ A new Superfund Research Center (SRC) at Yale will conduct extensive analysis of emerging water contaminants that have been linked to liver cancer. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z