Environmental Exposure & Health Lab
Environmental Exposure & Health Lab
College of Health
We measure and model how place‑based environmental exposures affect population health. We collaborate with researchers, communities, agencies, and companies to monitor risk and improve health.
The Environmental Exposure & Health Lab integrates exposure modeling, real‑world environmental measurement, spatial epidemiology, and advanced epidemiologic methods to understand how indoor and outdoor environments shape health across the life course.
Current projects include developing radon and radon‑decay‑product (RDP) exposure metrics, investigating radon‑related risks for cancer and chronic health outcomes, modeling transportation noise exposures and related health effects, and advancing pollen exposure science and pulmonary epidemiology.
Our work aims to improve environmental exposure assessment and epidemiology, deepening understanding of how everyday environments influence population health.
Latest news
Environmental epidemiologist Matthew Bozigar discusses the impact of geography on health outcomes, the risks of chronic noise exposure, and his research at Oregon State University.
$3.8M NIH study uses AI monitors to map pollen and mold exposure, helping predict COPD flare-ups and improve care for millions living with lung disease.
First U.S. study of its kind by OSU researchers finds Portland noise exceeds EPA and WHO guidelines, with loudest areas affecting low-income and non-white neighborhoods disproportionately.