December 2006 - CAEE Staff

THE CENTER FOR ASTHMA AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE
“Linking research to public policy:”

Long term goal of the Center is to become a center of excellence in environmental health research - with emphasis on respiratory health especially disease prevention at a community level. This will be accomplished through linking research to policy decisions.

Mission of the Center:
 Conduct research on asthma and other respiratory diseased related to environment.

 Communicate research findings to communities (grassroots) and their leaders.

 Work with communities and their leaders to implement policies that incorporate research findings.

Asthma prevention through implementation of a Head Start on Asthma Program.
    CAEE/Holy Cross Headstart initiatives
    Asthma Care Plan Policy

Asthma prevention through implementation of a School-Based Asthma Intervention.
    Buffalo Schools Asthma Alliance
    Niagara Falls School District initiative

Health risks associated with adverse air quality in urban and rural communities.
    Health Effects of Peace Bridge Traffic pollution on Buffalo’s lower west side residents.
    Health Effects of the Whirlpool Bridge on Niagara Falls residents.