Featured Research & Projects
The Envirome Institute is engaged in groundbreaking research which builds our understanding of the environment’s impact on cardiovascular health from the molecular to the community level.
Explore Featured Research & Projects
Green Heart Louisville Project
Green Heart Louisville Project is a first-of-its-kind scientific study that is testing the hypothesis that introducing more trees and shrubs into a neighborhood can improve air quality and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Trager MicroForest Project
The Trager MicroForest Project aims to transform downtown Louisville into a healthier and more appealing urban center. This project introduces a novel, intense urban greening model centered around resilient plant communities.
Superfund Research Center Projects
The University of Louisville’s Superfund Research Center’s projects focus on learning more about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and developing novel treatment strategies and technologies.
Human Studies
The Envirome Human Studies Unit carries out clinical trials and human-focused research on the built environment, aiming to uncover the environmental factors contributing to chronic diseases.
Baldwin-King Project
The Baldwin-King Project is committed to learning and working with our intellectual, social, economic and political partners to chart a path to a more just society.
Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
By analyzing samples from sewer systems, scientists can detect the presence of pathogens, chemicals and other indicators that reflect the health of a community.
Ohio River Basin Restoration
CHAWS partners with the Ohio River Way to promote restoration, recreation and regional development in the Ohio River Basin as well as advocate for federal funding to restore the basin’s ecology and improve community health.
Universal Basic Neighborhood Project One
Universal Basic Neighborhood (UBN) Project One aims to create healthier, more equitable communities by embedding health-promoting elements into public spaces, policies and local infrastructure.
Environmental Vulnerability Index Project
The Environmental Vulnerability Index is a place-based screening tool that can identify vulnerabilities across space, model potential outcomes of interventions and guide civic investment for resiliency and health.