Climate Collaboration Symposium Explores Pathways to Resilient, Sustainable Health Systems
Health and climate are deeply intertwined. Both are central to families, communities, and economies. Yet, both are under pressure.
Duke receives $4.5 million from The Duke Endowment to fund initiative focused on climate and health
Through interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and data-driven strategies, the new Climate and Health Research Initiative (CHeRI) will unite efforts across Duke and advance efforts in the Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Global Health Institute, Nicholas School of the Environment, and the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.
Healing After Natural Disasters
Duke experts are exploring how natural disasters and other extreme events affect mental and physical health.
PhD Student Focuses on Heat, Health, and Community
Elizabeth Rojo, a PhD candidate in Population Health, aims to develop interventions to protect vulnerable populations such as farm workers from the effects of extreme heat.
As the Planet Warms, Fungi Find a Way In
As global temperatures rise, fungi are evolving to survive in warmer environments—potentially breaching the human body’s natural thermal defenses. At a Duke University symposium, scientists warned that climate change may be fueling the emergence of heat-tolerant fungal pathogens, posing a growing threat to public health.
Climate Pathfinders: For Trish Dalapati, Medical Research is Personal
MD/PhD student Trisha Dalapati saw firsthand how climate affected health in the community in India where her family lives. At Duke, she's raising awareness of the links between climate and infectious disease through initiatives including a pilot course and a podcast.
What We Still Don’t Know About Kids and Climate Change
Light sensors used to track preschoolers’ outdoor time could reveal how heat, pollution, and allergens impact their health in a warming world.
The Fungal Fallout of Climate Disasters
When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, it left more than flood damage—it created fertile ground for mold and fungus to growth. Now, a Duke University team is studying how post-disaster fungi could affect health and recovery in a warming world.
Duke's Pioneering Research on Climate & Health: A Conversation with Dr. Asiya Gusa
This discussion delves into the groundbreaking research being conducted at Duke University and its profound implications for public health.
Duke-NUS Research Collaborations Explore Climate and Health
Duke University and Duke-NUS Medical School have awarded Collaborative Research Grants to five research teams studying the effects of the climate on health.