March 22, 2024

On March 20, The Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center (CCUH) was formally launched in an event held at the Dornsife School of Public Health. Funded by a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science, the CCUH will support research to help protect the growing urban populations of the world from the adverse health and equity effects of climate change.

WATCH: Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center Launch Event

WHYY News covered the CCUH launch and spoke to Urban Health Collaborative director Dr. Ana V. Diez Roux about the aims of the new research center. "There are many things cities can do that people may not think are related to health, but that have major health impacts and environmental benefits at the same time. We want to generate debate and discussion and build evidence to support cities taking those kinds of actions.”

The event was also an opportunity to engage with other climate-focused groups across Drexel, said CCUH Project Manager Kaela Barna, who hopes to build on those engagements and create more opportunities for collaboration. To receive news about upcoming CCUH events, sign up for the newsletter.