Exploring External Factors in Disease & Injury
One-fourth of all diseases – and most injuries – are caused by environmental factors. Many more are influenced by environment.
Diet, drugs, toxins and physical activity greatly influence risk and progress of conditions like:
- Arthritis
- Brain function
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Obesity
- Orthopedic injuries
At Sanford Research, we study how environmental factors influence cellular function and human disease. We also study how physical activity and nutrition improve health and well-being.
We work to understand these processes from conception to adulthood.
The Environmental Influences on Health and Disease group is home to:
Primary Faculty
Secondary Faculty
Sanford Health News
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Sanford Research earns NIH grant to study rare bone cancer
Research focuses on skeletal genetic pathways affecting tumors in teens and young adults
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Sanford Health joins Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Sanford plans to enroll at least five patients each year who meet criteria
Classes & Events
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PROMISE Summer Programs
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PROMISE Summer Programs
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