Independent Science, Real-World Impact: Inside HEI

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) leads independent research exploring how air pollution impacts human health across diverse environments worldwide. In this talk, Dr. Elena Craft will highlight HEI's approach to studying complex challenges like traffic-related air pollution, the health effects of wildfire smoke, and emerging questions about new pollutants. You'll learn how rigorous science guides policy decisions, bridges data gaps, and ultimately drives real-world improvements in air quality and public health. About the speaker: Dr. Elena Craft is President of the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent research organization that brings trusted, high-quality science to one of the world's most pressing public health challenges-air pollution. She leads a global mission to provide clear, impartial research that helps decision makers in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Latin America make informed choices about air quality-improving health in communities around the world. This seminar will be held in person in Grainger Hall room 1112 and online via Panopto. Click "More Event Information" to visit the seminar website for a link to attend virtually. Both attendance options are free and open to all.