Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)
The Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP) advances scientific understanding and translates research into applications that support human well-being, their social and economic systems, and the environment that sustains all life on the planet.
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Priorities for Sustainable and Responsible Development of Offshore Renewable Energy on the West Coast Outlined in New Report
News Release
The waters of the U.S. West Coast are well-suited for renewable energy projects but already support maritime activities central to regional economies, food systems, and public safety. A new National Academies report offers recommendations to help inform offshore renewable energy development while mitigating negative impacts on coastal communities and industries.
Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop
Announcement
This workshop examined the current and potential future uses of AI in cancer care, and ways to anticipate and address challenges related to integration of these technologies in the care of patients with cancer. A recording from the workshop is now available to watch.
- Clinicians Should Focus on Symptom Evaluation and Continuity of Care Following Jet Fuel Releases in Oahu, Says New Report Examining Health Risks from Potential Exposures Mar 19, 2026 News Release
- The Quest to Map the Global Ocean Feb 20, 2026 Update
- Updates and Innovation Opportunities for The Dietary Reference Intakes Process Feb 3, 2026 Update
Our Expertise
The Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP) is the home for programs promoting health for people, the places they live, and the Earth system by furthering basic sciences and translating those advances to applications that support humans, their social systems, and the environment. With projects and activities that convene experts in health care and medical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, agriculture, food, nutrition, life sciences, biotechnology, and Earth systems, CHPP programs advance research and solutions for policy and practice.
Program Areas
CHPP’s interdisciplinary portfolio encompasses six major program areas:
Description
The Center for Health, People, and Places focuses on promoting health for people, the places they live, and the Earth system by furthering basic sciences and translating those advances to applications that support humans, their social systems, and the environment.
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Elizabeth Eide
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Major units and sub-units
Health Care and Public Health Program Area
Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area
Earth Systems and Resources Program Area
Biomedical and Health Sciences Program Area
Center for Health, People, and Places Executive Office
Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture Program Area
Social and Economic Systems Program Area
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