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Grants to UofL provide research into connections between green environment and human health

April 18, 2025

On August 2, 2018, UofL announced a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help fund the Green Heart project. The university also announced a $2 million grant from The Nature Conservancy to support the endeavor.

Shao-Yu Chen appointed member of the NIH Center for Scientific Review

April 18, 2025

Center Member Shao-Yu Chen was appointed as a regular member of the NIH Center for Scientific Review, Neurotoxicology and Alcohol Study Section.   His four year term began July 1, 2019.

UofL e-cigarette research shows harm to health

April 18, 2025

University of Louisville researchers are studying the effects of electronic cigarettes and hookahs on cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular researcher Daniel Conklin is leading this study.