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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PROMISE program offers students research experience
Ariana Edwards gains career focus and professional connections while still in high school
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Sanford Health receives grant to enhance PLEDGE Study
Helmsley Charitable Trust awards $3.4 million for kids’ diabetes and celiac screening
Classes & Events
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Sanford PROMISE Biomedical Research Investigation Days
Mon 04/10/23 9:30 AM - Mon 04/10/23 4:00 PM
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Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium
Wed 06/14/23 8:30 AM - Wed 06/14/23 4:30 PM