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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Researcher earns $2M grant to study prenatal brain growth
Sanford Research scientists hope to determine how neurons develop inside the brain
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Providers, policymakers talk expanding access to maternal health care
Classes & Events
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Teen Science Café
Tue 02/06/24 5:30 PM - Tue 02/06/24 7:00 PM
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Sanford PROMISE Biomedical Research Investigation Days
Mon 02/19/24 9:30 AM - Mon 02/19/24 4:00 PM
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