Fellowship Awarded:
Faculty Mentor:
Kari Nadeau
Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research
Air pollution is attributed to 7-million annual deaths worldwide and adverse health effects. Many are at-risk because of biological reasons (age, health status, pregnancy) but others are at greater risk because of outdated policies, systemic racism, and circumstance. At Stanford, I work with a team researching the impact of air pollution in at-risk groups given the prevalence of fire smoke in the U.S. and the increasing burden from climate change. Through our work, we aim to reduce air pollution exposures and associated health risks, develop better communication strategies, and support actions among at-risk groups. Together we can promote meaningful changes.