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
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Classes & Events
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Teen Science Café
Thu 04/02/20 5:30 PM - Thu 04/02/20 7:15 PM
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Sanford CoRDS Great Plains Rare Disease Day Summit
Fri 05/15/20 8:00 AM - Fri 05/15/20 4:30 PM
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