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Poisoning, Toxicology, Environmental Health3 Results found

Studies recruiting participants:

COPD Originates in Polluted Air (COPA)

The investigators are investigating the effects of traffic-related diesel exhaust on lung function and the immune system in those at risk for COPD. The individual will be exposed to either filtered air (FA) or carefully controlled levels of diesel exhaust (DE) in our exposure chamber.

Recruiting
Principal Investigator 
Christopher Carlsten
Body Locations and Systems 
COPD
Area 
Vancouver
Age 
40-75

Closed for recruitment:

The Study of Newcomer Women and Developmental Toxicants (The SEED Study)

 The purpose of this study is to investigate exposures to heavy metal exposures and other environmental chemicals among newcomer women of reproductive age (19-45 years) from India, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan living in the Greater Vancouver area.  This study will help us determine if current lev

Closed for Recruitment
Principal Investigator 
Tom Kosatsky
Body Locations and Systems 
Women's Health
Area 
Vancouver
Age 
19-45