Our researchers are dedicated to promoting the health of children by understanding the determinants, health effects and biological action of environmental pollutant exposures from before conception until adolescence. They conduct studies examining pesticides, drinking water contaminants, metals, and chemicals used in consumer products.
Center for Climate, Environment and Health
Children’s Environmental Health
From lead exposure to air pollution, we're exploring the way our environment impacts the youngest among us.
Children’s Environmental Health
From lead exposure to air pollution, we're exploring the way our environment impacts the youngest among us.
Associated Children’s Environmental Health faculty
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Joseph Braun
Director of the Center for Climate, Environment & Health, Professor of Epidemiology -
Julia Brody
Silent Spring Institute, Research Associate in Epidemiology -
Allan Just
CHAIRS-C Research Project Lead, Nazareth-Ferguson Family University Associate Professor of Public Health, Associate Professor of Environment and Society -
Ruthann Rudel
Silent Spring Institute, Research Associate in Epidemiology -
David Savitz
Professor of Epidemiology, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology -
Erica Walker
RGSS Assistant Professor
Recent Children’s Environmental Health News
See all CCEH news An innovative online summer course empowers budding environmentalists nationwide to tackle local public health challenges, fostering informed and engaged community leaders.
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Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health found that children exposed to higher levels of triclosan may be more likely to develop eczema and allergy symptoms.
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News from SPH
Heavy Metal
Firearms are dangerous, but their ammunition holds a silent threat: dangerously high levels of lead. Brown doctoral student Christian Hoover teams up with Professor Joseph Braun to examine the connection between guns and elevated lead levels in America’s children and adults.
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