CHEEC | Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination

Dedicated to supporting and conducting research to identify, measure and prevent adverse health outcomes related to exposure to environmental toxins.

Research

CHEEC has an active research program. In addition to its seed grant program, CHEEC initiates and develops environmental health research projects and works cooperatively as co-investigators with researchers at a number of universities, federal agencies, and state of Iowa environmental and health departments.

Seed Grant Program

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CHEEC administers a seed grant program supporting pilot level research across a range of environmental health research topics.

News

March 07 2019

In Focus: The Harmful Chemicals Found in Everyday Substances and How They Affect Iowans
November 09 2018

CHEEC Director discusses water quality in Iowa
October 25 2018

CHEEC is now seeking applications for FY2019 Seed Grant funding
October 05 2018

CHEEC now accepting applications for FY2019 Education Grants
May 31 2018

Graduate Internship Opportunity at State Hygienic Laboratory

Research

Seed Grant Program

News

In Focus: The Harmful Chemicals Found in Everyday Substances and How They Affect Iowans

CHEEC Director discusses water quality in Iowa

CHEEC is now seeking applications for FY2019 Seed Grant funding

CHEEC now accepting applications for FY2019 Education Grants

Graduate Internship Opportunity at State Hygienic Laboratory