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 report details pledge to patients, communities
Sanford Health gives back by providing care to those who need it most, funding community programs
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Women-led cancer research at Sanford earns ACS funding
Dr. Pilar de la Puente also is named an American Cancer Society ResearcHERS Scholar
Classes & Events
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OCMF and Center for Cancer Biology Annual Symposium
Mon 11/18/24 8:00 AM - Tue 11/19/24 1:00 PM
The Sanford Center, Dakota Room