Using a HEPA Air Purifier
This one-page fact sheet describes everything you need to know in order to use and maintain a portable HEPA air purifier to clean the air in your indoor space.
The Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke
Written for public health practitioners and suitable for a general audience, this fact sheet summarizes the scientific literature on the health effects of wildfire smoke and includes an extensive bibliography.
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EDGE Pilot Grant Seeds Groundbreaking Biochemical Research
Ashleigh Theberge was recently admitted to the prestigious Schmidt Sciences Polymath Program based in part on innovative work supported by an EDGE pilot grant
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2024 EDGE Symposium packs the house
In June, the UW Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics & Environment (EDGE) hosted more than 60 people for its annual symposium showcasing EDGE science and community engagement.
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EDGE Center awards four new pilot projects for 2024
Four new pilot projects will address emerging environmental health issues that contribute to diseases of public health importance.
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Reducing Aviation’s Harmful Impact on Environmental Health and Justice
A symposium to be held May 1-3 will bring together people from wide-ranging sectors to address the problems of aircraft noise and emissions.
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Telling the story of wildfire smoke risks
New art installation in Washington features trusted community members sharing how wildfire smoke affects their health—and how they cope
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The EDGE Center funds four new pilot projects for 2022
Four new projects will receive $40 K in pilot funding for environmental health research spanning a wide range of disciplines.
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Monitoring air quality in schools
Does ultrafine air pollution infiltrate schools near Sea-Tac Airport? EDGE researchers partner with cities in South King County to find out.
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EDGE Director honored by National Academy of Medicine
Joel Kaufman elected to the National Academy of Medicine; David Eaton recognized for service
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