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The METALS Superfund Research Center focuses on risk reduction for Native Americans exposed to hazardous metals mixtures from abandoned uranium mine waste.

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Sierra Club Article features Malley Quetawki's original artwork for UNM's Community Environmental Program (CEHP) and quotes METALS researchers on CEHP's environmental work regarding health effects of exposures to uranium mines in Tribal communities. https://t.co/9jnHkIEDUi

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METALS researchers, Drs. Bolt, In, and Medina, will be presenting at the 12th conference on METALS Toxicity and Carcinogenesis hosted by Stony Brook University between October 26 and 29, 2025 held at the Danfords Hotel & Marina Port Jefferson, NY. https://t.co/go4r0SCZP2

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José M. Cerrato, Director of the UNM METALS Superfund Research Center, attended the Board of Directors meeting of Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) on September 4-5, 2025. He was named President-Elect of AEESP for 2025 during this meeting.

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@MetalsSrp trainee, Ember Suh, will be presenting a poster titled "Prolonged, age-dependent neurometabolic changes following wood smoke exposure in mice" on Sept 9, 2025 at the 19th Biannual Meeting of the International Neurotoxicology Assocation taking place in Sommarøy, Norway.

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The 1st round of data collection for Laguna Exposure Studies began on the Pueblo of Laguna in August, 2025. These METALS studies will assess health impacts  from metals exposures, mainly from uranium mine wastes, and will inform interventions to reduce those impacts.

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@MetalsSrp director, Dr. José Cerrato, is featured on UNM Community Engagement YouTube channel for his excellent work in bridging environmental engineering and community impact. Watch the interview here: https://t.co/KrMC5yFEnh

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Thomas De Pree’s article traces the epistemic production of the geophysical landscape in New Mexico. De Pree T. Origin Stories of the ‘Grants Uranium District’ in Northwestern New Mexico. Engaging Science, Technology, and Society. 2024 https://t.co/DDrUSKxJ8J

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New publication on technology for noninvasive, longitudinal monitoring of metals exposure.
Taylor et. al. Advancements in Heavy Metal Detection Using Microneedle Array Technology. Toxicology Mechanisms & Methods. 2025 Jan 30:1-6. https://t.co/OJmkQLEgWg

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Catch the screenings of "First We Bombed New Mexico" on May 22 at 3:30 & 6:30pm MT at South Broadway Cultural Center's John Lewis Theatre. Find more info about the film and venue here: https://t.co/5eKwzbUycx

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This Special Issue of “Microorganisms”  invites research and review articles exploring fungal ecology on a changing planet. We aim to highlight the ecological significance of fungi and their potential applications in ecosystem restoration and bioremediation.

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April 2025, Dr. Matthew Campen was interviewed for Environmental Factors by Rick Woychik on how micro- and nanoplastics enter and affect the body. https://t.co/BrFXNIFsJN

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Wed, April 30
11am-12:30pm Tabling Event at the bomb Exhibit and Symposium.
Smith Plaza in front of Zimmerman Library
Join UNM and community organizations to learn about the work being done around nuclear issues in New Mexico.
https://t.co/6OiStp48tm

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@METALSsrp will be celebrating Earth Day with our community partners in Laguna. On this day, and every day, let us reflect on our impact on our lands and work together to create a sustainable future for all. Happy Earth Day!
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METALS researchers explore ways to explain relationships between health and place.
Beene et al. Deconstructing rurality to better “place” health data. Intl Journal of Geographical Information Science. 2025 Mar 28:1-28. https://t.co/3zMWN0qrsZ

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New METALS Publication with results relevant to understand mobility of uranium in organic-rich deposits such as the sandstone deposits of the Jackpile Mine at the Pueblo of Laguna.
Velasco CA et al. ACS ES&T Water. 2025 Mar 26. https://t.co/mmSgXs62RJ

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@MetalsSrp trainees are highlighted in our second of 2 eNewsletter special editions. Read the March 2025 newsletter here: https://t.co/heTA2XNvrI

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@METALS_SRP Director, Dr. Jose Cerrato, will be presenting “Mobility and remediation of metal mixtures in uranium mine wastes on Tribal Land“ at Columbia University’s EH Sciences Seminar/Webinar. Registration: https://t.co/uF8lWo2zM5

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Our METALS trainee @kaelin_gagnon will be presenting her research on the “Uptake of arsenic and lead in root fungi: Insights for bioremediation” at the American Chemical Society Spring meeting in San Diego on March 23rd.https://t.co/QiAotQKuF0