Public Health Research | CU Boulder

Advancing Health Research. Transforming Lives.

CU Boulder’s research reveals the effects of climate change and other environmental factors on human health, empowering us to create solutions that improve lives and enhance public preparedness. Our unique environment inspires our innovations. Located at the base of the Rockies, CU Boulder attracts a community of scientists determined to push their limits on and off campus, fostering cutting-edge research with real-world impact.

Health Research for a Better Tomorrow

The numbers are staggering. Excessive heat can sicken and, in some cases, kill. Yet heat waves are deceptively dangerous. Why?

Breathing dirty air during pregnancy can harm developing brains. Learn how.

After the Marshall Fire of December 2021 just outside Boulder, researchers collected data on air quality and health effects of this wildfire.

New study finds recovery is probable, with small risk for historic low flows.

Extraordinary Facilities & Resources

At the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, more than 900 people work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including humanity's relationship with the planet. An institute at CU Boulder, CIRES has partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration since 1967.

The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research conducts interdisciplinary research and education on the past, present, and future of Earth systems in service of a just and thriving world.

The Natural Hazard Center covers hazard- and disaster-related news, information and research. Research activities focus on the social, behavioral, socioeconomic, mental health, and other societal aspects of hazards and disasters, using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches.

Shaping Health. Shaping Futures.

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Nobel Prize winner

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National Academy of Science members

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Distinguished Professors

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American Association for the Advancement of Science members