Forever chemicals are everywhere. For decades, these compounds, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been used in goods to help those products resist water and grease.
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Joseph Braun, Ph.D.
Professor of Epidemiology
Biography
Research Interests: Environmental health, Child health. Health effects of environmental pollutant exposures before conception and during gestation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Endocrine disrupting chemicals, toxic metals, obesity, cardiometabolic health, and pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders.
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At a Brown University retreat hosted by the Center for Climate, Environment & Health, researchers from across New England united for mentorship and cross-disciplinary partnership, building lasting community for early-career scientists fighting for our future.
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A new study led by epidemiologists at Brown University found that among firearm owners, less safe storage was associated with higher blood lead levels in children.
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The New York Times
F.D.A. releases results from major infant formula safety study
Joseph Braun, a professor of epidemiology at Brown, provided commentary about PFAS and phthalate compounds in infant formula.
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A federally funded study led by Brown University researchers links increased childhood blood lead concentrations with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence, with larger increases when exposure occurred later in childhood.
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The New York Times
Take a deep breath? How bad air affects your marathon finish time
Researchers at Brown, including Director of the Center for Climate, Environment & Health Joseph Braun, led a study in that found poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon finish times.
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