Translational Research at NIEHS | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Skip Navigation Translational Research at NIEHS Close the left navigation Add NIEHS encourages the translation of environmental health research into concrete strategies that protect and improve human health. This process is known as translational research. There are a range of NIEHS-supported tools and resources that researchers can use to conduct, facilitate and evaluate translational research. Translational Research Framework The NIEHS Translational Research Framework involves a series of rings that represent five primary categories of translational research. Learn more about Translational Research Framework Fact Sheets 3 pages (1MB) Addressing Air Pollution and Asthma 3 pages (1MB) Addressing Environmental Exposures and Autism 3 pages (176KB) New Tools for Preventing and Treating Uterine Fibroids 3 pages (1MB) Promoting Safer Fish Consumption 3 pages (1MB) Protecting Arctic Communities 3 pages (1MB) Protecting Children From Pesticides 3 pages (819KB) Protecting Coastal Communities from Ocean Risks 3 pages (1MB) Protecting Farmworkers and Families From Pesticide Exposure 3 pages (1MB) Protecting the Health of Mothers and Babies 3 pages (1MB) Reducing PFAS in Drinking Water 3 pages (1MB) Understanding Pesticide Toxicity 3 pages (1MB) Unraveling How a Natural Toxin Contributes to Liver Cancer Back to Top Last Reviewed: January 06, 2026