ECHO Child Health Research

Recent #ECHOChildHealth research found that children ages 2-4 were exposed to a variety of #chemicals in the environment, including #phenols, #phthalates, & #pesticides, potentially affecting health outcomes later in childhood: duke.is/7/2aeh

Get the scoop on how early environmental factors shape #ChildHealth—and how we can translate science into action. Join us Sept. 15 at #ECHOSymposium2025, live in Bethesda or online, for a day of research, insight, and impact! Free registration: cvent.me/8229Py

Our #ECHOChildHealth research summary tool allows users to filter & search through our bank of 140+ research summaries. Try it out to learn more about the work ECHO investigators are doing to understand the factors influencing #childhealth outcomes: duke.is/g/przv

We conclude our “Meet our Speakers” series with Dr. Michael Warren (MoD) & Dr. Matthew Gillman. Hear them close #ECHOSymposium2025 with reflections on lessons learned & next steps for translating #ChildHealth research. cvent.me/8229Py #TranslatingScience

New #ECHOChildHealth Cohort research led by Dr. Jennifer Ames & Dr. Lisa Croen of @KPDOR found exposures to certain flame retardants known as organophosphate esters (OPEs) during #pregnancy may be linked to childhood #autism-related traits. Learn more: duke.is/m/wqnz

Our “Meet Our Speakers” series continues with those that will kick off the day! Hear from our Director, Dr. Matthew Gillman, former participant Jadine Benjamin, & keynote speaker Dr. Susan Kressly of AAP: cvent.me/8229Py #ECHOSymposium2025 #ChildHealth #SciencetoAction

Science is stronger when it includes lived experience. Our next “Meet Our Speakers” post features Session 3, moderated by Dr. Lee Beers of Children’s National Hospital: cvent.me/8229Py #ECHOSymposium2025 #ChildHealth

#Nutrition during #pregnancy and throughout childhood can influence a child's long-term health. Learn more about the work #ECHOChildHealth Cohort researchers have done to understand the role nutrition plays in children's health & development: duke.is/r/2egh

In this “Meet Our Speakers” spotlight, Session 2 explores how place and experience shape child health, moderated by Dr. Nicole Bush from University of California, San Francisco: cvent.me/8229Py #ECHOSymposium2025 #ChildDevelopment

Stay up-to-date on #ECHOChildHealth Program news in our new and improved newsroom, which includes featured and recent news & updates, key resources, and #ECHODiscovery recordings: duke.is/2/vs5m

We’re kicking off our “Meet Our Speakers” series with a look at our Session 1: Chemical Exposures! Moderated by Kristie Trousdale of CEHN, Session 1 examines chemical exposures & children’s health: cvent.me/8229Py #ECHOSymposium2025 #EnvironmentalHealth

Reminder: Eligible investigators and their research teams can apply for access to #ECHOData and #biospecimens for ancillary studies. Eligibility information & application instructions can be found here: duke.is/v/z48y

@UCDavisHealth-led study reveals exposure to 34 enviro chemicals in pre-K US kids that at times surpasses prenatal maternal levels. Deborah Bennett, PhD is lead author. Read in @ACSPublications: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac… #EnvironmentalHealth #Biomonitoring #ChildHealth #ECHOStudy

Early exposure to plastics raises young children’s asthma risk news-medical.net/news/20250706/… exposed to certain plastic-derived chemicals before age five face higher risks of asthma and wheeze, underscoring growing concerns over everyday environmental exposures. @JExpSciEnvEpi

🔥Flame retardants are various chemicals applied to materials to prevent burning or slow fire spread. For decades, they have been added to many products like furniture, electronics, and wildfire suppression mixtures among others. Read more at bit.ly/3xllfCo

The #ECHOChildHealth Program allows eligible investigators and their research teams to request non-publicly available #ECHOData and #biospecimens for use in ancillary studies. Interested researchers can find more information about how to apply here: duke.is/v/z48y

A new study finds obesity in kids 2 to 19 years of age increased significantly between 2011 and 2023, and the COVID-19 pandemic was not a main driver. youtu.be/ZNF-uzzkb6I #ChildhoodObesity #ObesityAwareness #TeenHealth

Most viewed this week from @JAMAPediatrics: More screen time is associated with more depressive symptoms, potentially due to shorter sleep and worse white matter organization during early adolescence. ja.ma/4lmAi5Y

New #ECHOChildHealth Cohort research led by Dr. Anne Nigra of @ColumbiaMSPH investigates how exposure to low levels of arsenic in public drinking water can affect #pregnancy outcomes. Learn more: duke.is/9/xdpm

Excess trace metal levels may trigger gestational diabetes Read more: news-medical.net/news/20250624/… #GestationalDiabetes #WomensHealth