Upcoming Events
Addressing Spatial Confounding and Interference in Environmental Health Research
February 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Online
This seminar from CAFE’s Data Management team will discuss two methodological challenges in environmental epidemiology: spatial confounding and interference. If left unaddressed, spatial confounding and interference can bias effect estimates and lead to invalid confidence intervals. Drawing on recent work, the session will introduce easy-to-implement models for addressing these challenges and present a case study demonstrating their application in practice.
Hyperscale Data Centers in the U.S.: Data and Tools to Study the Potential Impacts on Energy Systems, Environments, and Health
March 5, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Online
Hyperscale data centers are rapidly reshaping electricity demand, emissions, and environmental exposures across the U.S., yet there is no single public dataset describing their locations or energy footprints. This webinar introduces open datasets, reproducible pipelines, and community-facing tools that can be used to assemble and analyze data center inventories, link them to electricity generation and emissions data, and enable downstream research. The session focuses on where relevant data can be obtained, including datasets describing data center locations and associated energy footprints; how these data can be combined transparently using open workflows; and how the resulting resources can be reused to study energy, environmental, and potential health impacts. All data products and processing code discussed will be made available via GitHub and Dataverse to support reuse.
Pollution and Health: From Data to Evidence
Mar 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET | Online
This interdisciplinary seminar from CAFE’s Data Management team will unpack how scientists turn air-quality data into health policy by focusing on the exposure–response curve (ERC), which links pollution levels to health outcomes. Drawing on recent work, the session will show how different modeling choices, from standard regression to causal inference, can lead to different conclusions about what pollution levels are deemed “safe.” The seminar will emphasize an intuitive approach to understanding how statistical methods address bias and uncertainty when using environmental data to inform smarter, evidence-based policy.
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Past Events
Join CAFE and GeoCAFE at AGU25 in New Orleans!
CAFE and GeoCAFE will be hosting a breakfast networking event. We’d love for you to join us!
When: December 16, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Where: Marriott Warehouse Arts District, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans
GeoCAFE is an NSF-funded Research Coordination Network that brings together researchers from geoscience departments and medical and public health professionals to accelerate climate and health science.
Wildfires and Health: From Research to Resilience
November 19, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by CAFE
This is the second installment in our Extreme Weather Half-Day Event Series, focusing on the intersection of wildfires and public health. Together, we’ll examine how research, monitoring, and community-driven action can deepen our understanding of wildfire impacts and guide effective responses to the health challenges they pose.
Join us for thought-provoking panel discussions, rapid-fire lightning talks, networking opportunities, and strategies to build resilience across communities.
Working in the wildfire and health field? Submit a proposal for a lightning talk here.
State of the Science: AI and Data Science: Beyond the Buzzwords
October 29, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Join us to learn about the possibilities and realities of using AI and data science in climate and health work.
Featuring: Dr. Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Professor of Epidemiology and Environment and Society at Brown University, and Joan Casey, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at University of Washington.
State of the Science: Greenspace
September 24, 12:00 p.m. ET | Online
Speaker: Dr. Peter James, Adjunct Associate Professor of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Our State of the Science webinar series features expert speakers from across disciplines who provide a primer on what's known about the health impacts of disasters, designed for researchers working in different topic areas or who are new to the field.
Introduction to Github
September 17, 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. ET | Online
In collaboration with our partners at the virtual Center on Aging, Climate, and Health (CACHE)
If you're curious about how GitHub could boost your climate and health research, you're invited to learn the basics so you can get up and running.
State of the Science: Drought
September 10, 12:00 p.m. ET | Online
Speaker: Dr. Jesse Berman, Associate Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Our State of the Science webinar series features expert speakers from across disciplines who provide a primer on what's known about the health impacts of disasters, designed for researchers working in different topic areas or who are new to the field.
Workshop: Nature, Climate, and Health: Connections for Well-Being in Aging Populations
August 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
As global populations age, maintaining quality of life and well-being among senior adults has become a key public health goal, especially given the complex health impacts associated with various environmental threats. Aging populations are particularly susceptible to environmental stressors, such as rising temperatures, air pollution, and reduced access to green and blue spaces, which can exacerbate chronic health conditions and mental health challenges. In response, public health models increasingly recognize the importance of nature-based approaches that enhance resilience and foster holistic well-being.
This workshop will explore the role of nature in mitigating stress and enhancing well-being among senior adults, with a focus on the intersections of climate and health. Based on findings from a study involving senior women in Brazil, the workshop will introduce evidence showing how engagement with natural environments—such as parks, forests, and blue spaces—can reduce stress and improve overall health and quality of life. Also, attendees will learn about the specific impacts of environmental threats on senior adults. Additionally, the workshop will address how environmental engagement and the use of restorative natural spaces may serve as preventive measures against the health risks posed by environmental threats.
Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will gain insights into practical solutions that promote well-being through nature and sustainable practices, underscoring the role of planetary health and ecological support systems in addressing the unique needs of aging populations. This session fosters a deeper understanding of integrating nature-based solutions into health promotion strategies, particularly for communities vulnerable to environmental impacts.
Moderators/Facilitators:
Giulia Catissi, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Lucas Oliveira, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Cristiane Silva, Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria, Porto, Portugal
Find us at ISEE-ISES 2025
CAFE researchers and GeoCAFE scholars will be at the ISEE-ISES 2025 meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, August 17-20! We invite you to come say hello and connect with our team and other climate and health community members.
Pre-conference Gathering
August 17, 2:30 p.m., near the Flora Raris sculpture in the atrium of the Regency Building.
Meet the Experts Breakfast
August 19, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at the Dunwoody Room.
Hurricanes & Health: Understanding Risks and Fostering Resilience
August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET | Online
This half-day virtual event will feature speakers, lightning talks, networking, and more. Talks will progress from hurricane tracking, through preparedness and response, and to health impacts and future projections. Also included will be an optional workshop with Dr. Brooke Anderson on her open source hurricaneexposure R package.
Announcing speakers:
Dr. Edwin Sumargo, Climate Scientist, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Dr. Shuai Wang, Assistant Professor & Meteorology and Climate Science Undergraduate Program Director, University of Delaware
Dr. Brooke Anderson, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Colorado State University
Dr. Arbor Quist, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Ohio State University
John Toohey-Morales, Chief Meteorologist NBC-6, South Florida
Michael Souza, Agency Meteorologist, MEMA
State Policies and Efforts Addressing Health Impact of Changing Environmental Conditions
The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to evaluate current state-level policy approaches and actions aimed at addressing the health impacts of changing environmental conditions such as temperature, air quality, and weather patterns.
The selected contractor will conduct a landscape evaluation of state health agencies and their efforts to develop and implement programs that minimize negative health impacts from changing environmental conditions; to integrate environmental and health data that supports health care and public health responses to environmental events; and to develop and implement surveillance tools and predictive models that identify emerging health threats.
Contact: Patial Sherzai (PEHERFP@pewtrusts.org)
Key Dates:
- Deadline for questions and expressions of interest: July 3, 2025
- Proposal deadline: July 25, 2025
Extreme Heat & Health: Clinical and Public Health Strategies for Prevention and Action
July 24, 1:00p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by American Public Health Association and Climate for Health
This free course will equip you with tools to engage clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers, and community members in taking action around extreme heat.
How Environmental Pressures Alter Fungal Disease Epidemiology
July 9, 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
Facilitated by: Dr. Alexandra Heaney, Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego and Dr. Jennifer Head, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
The panel will discuss how environmental impacts alter fungal pathogen biology and epidemiology, including impacts on food security, antifungal resistance, and expansion of disease. They will also identify current research gaps and propose collaborative apporaches to advance our knowledge.
Panelists:
Malia Ireland, DVM, MPH - Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health
Martin Hönigl, MD - Associate Professor, Medical University of Graz
Asiya Gusa, PhD - Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Medicine
Amanda Weaver, PhD, MPH - University of California, Berkeley
Jennifer Head, PhD, MPH - Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Jane Sykes, PhD, MBA, MPH - Professor, University of California, Davis
