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The Research Coordinating Center for Health and Extreme Weather, based at the Boston University School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Shares ≠ endorsements; the goal is to amplify opportunities for the CAFE community.

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 18h
New CAFE University recap just dropped! Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial Check it out for an intro to greenspace and health and a technical walkthrough in accessing and utilizing satellite data. buff.ly/lsE5CEt
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Super El Niño and Health: Research Priorities and Opportunities This 1-hour webinar will explore how El Niño could affect health across places and time, highlighting current research and opportunities to advance what comes next. 📅 Oct 21, 1:00 PM ET buff.ly/7zdtxvs
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Natural Hazards Center @hazcenter.bsky.social issued a call for quick response research about the health risks and consequences of recent extreme weather events. Proposals that use instrumentation from the RAPID facility are strongly encouraged. Join a Q&A Oct 15. buff.ly/sW0ZTg2
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Call for Proposals: Health and Extreme Weather Research
Read the Health and Extreme Weather Program Strategic Framework [PDF] to learn more about the research goals and priorities of the National Institutes of Health. With support from the National…
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
ICYMI: Check out CAFE's Oct 1 newsletter for the latest events, trainings, funding, and job opportunities for health and extreme weather researchers: buff.ly/So9aPGQ
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Natural Hazards Center @hazcenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We're seeking proposals for quick response research on how wildfires, storms, heat waves, and other weather-related disasters affect human health. Join us for an upcoming Q&A session to learn more about this funding opportunity: bit.ly/4xWaSSu
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Check out a roundup of job and funding opportunities in health and extreme weather research, on CAFE's website: buff.ly/ahduD1N
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Jobs and Funding Opportunities — September 17, 2026
In this ongoing series, we spotlight current job openings and funding calls in health and extreme weather research, plus related areas. Twice a month, we’ll round up timely positions, grants, and…
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NIH is seeking public input on a new policy proposal requiring summary level study results from NIH-supported clinical research to be shared with participants of those studies. Learn more and submit comments by October 26: buff.ly/Pyb4LI8
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Are you preparing to attend ISES 2026 in Vancouver? Join an interactive workshop hosted by ISES: "Tips to Make the Most out of Attending a Scientific Conference." Great for first-time conference attendees. Sept 23, 11am–12pm ET, online. Register: buff.ly/wrLNTMV
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Here's a newsletter you'll welcome into your inbox! Subscribe to CAFE's roundup of jobs, funding opportunities, resources, and events for health and extreme weather researchers. Lands in your inbox twice a month. Check out the latest issue, hot off the presses: buff.ly/cEoRwwG
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Why do some viral introductions spark epidemics while others fade out? Join the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program for "Unraveling Epidemics: From Ecology to Outbreaks." This webinar will draw from the Oropouch virus to inform surveillance & prevention strategies. Sept 28, 1pm buff.ly/ZrmmZPx
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How do aging-related factors shape older adults’ experiences during disasters? Explore “Older Adults and Disasters,” a training module from the Natural Hazards Center (@hazcenter.bsky.social) that examines vulnerability and resilience. Available now: buff.ly/JRf8RwN
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CONVERGE Older Adults and Disasters Training Module: A Demonstration Webinar
This webinar provides a demonstration of the recently released CONVERGE Older Adults and Disasters Training Module. This free online resource explores how aging-related factors and structural…
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Featured in CAFE's Dataverse Collection: CHAIR India’s sub-collection features datasets on modeled PM2.5 and temperature, including daily and annual 1km grids plus district-level PM2.5 averages support health, extreme weather & air pollution research. Explore now: buff.ly/uDivNY5
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NIH Seeking Comments In late 2025, a working group of NIH leaders was charged with recommending changes to how NIH reports out peer review evaluations of scientific merit, to facilitate NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy. Learn more and submit comments by October 13. buff.ly/HU9Dczh
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Agents of Change Fellowship Join emerging leaders tackling env & health challenges by building science communication & public engagement skills. @agentschangeej.bsky.social seeks individuals involved in policy translation. Apply by October 1. buff.ly/GDy89Vs
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Apply 2026 - Agents Of Change
Join the Next Cohort Applications for the 2026 fellowship are open! Please review the information below, and submit your application at the link by October 1st, 2026. Apply Now Fellowship…
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Featured Resource from CAFE's Educational Resource Hub: Dive into the #NOAAOceanAcidification Program's collection of classroom-ready, regional and species-specific resources for educators, students, and anyone interested in ocean and coastal acidification. Explore now: buff.ly/LFjvOUH
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Choose Your Own (O)Adventure - NOAA Ocean Acidification Program
Education & Outreach Choose your own (O)Adventure Finding and using educational resources about Ocean Acidification for your classroom Dive into our curated collection of background, classroom ready,…
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Applications due tomorrow! The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants up to $20k support bold and creative projects that inform actionable solutions related to health and extreme weather. Apply now: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
National Clinical Sustainability Challenge This 6-month, interdisciplinary initiative from Medical Students for a Sustainable Future invites student teams to design and implement practical quality improvement solutions for healthcare sustainability problems. Apply by October 1 buff.ly/iZT1ygJ
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National Clinical Sustainability Challenge (NCSC)
Application Form Deadline October 1st, 2026 Our Mission Design. Implement. Transform.  The National Clinical Sustainability Challenge is an interdisciplinary initiative inviting student teams …
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Call for Abstracts: In June 2027, the Planetary Health Annual Meeting will be convened by the Planetary Health Japan Hub in partnership with the Planetary Health Alliance. Abstracts due September 14. buff.ly/C2TX9Vn
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Call for Abstracts
Submission deadline: September 14, 2026, 23:59 UTC
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Announcing our expert panel for our Extreme Weather Half Day: Informing Heat Solutions! Join us 9/24, 12:00-1:30 pm ET, as our expert panelists discuss the successes and barriers in translating extreme heat research into actionable solutions. Register now: bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
CAFE is accepting applications for grants up to $20,000 to accelerate actionable solutions for health and extreme weather challenges. Apply by September 15: www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Webinar tomorrow, 1pm ET! How Greenness Can Impact Health Outcomes Learn the basics of NDVI/EVI and how to: - Download & process MODIS satellite data - Link greenness data to participant locations - Calculate neighborhood-level greenness metrics buff.ly/uMTGBTx
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The CAFE Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants Program offers grants of up to $20,000 to support innovative projects that can deliver material value within 6 months of funding. Apply by September 15: buff.ly/ygG8Ygh
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial Learn how to use greenness data in public health research, from downloading vegetation indices to extracting address-level values and calculating neighborhood-level greenness. Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/uMTGBTx
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Linking Greenness to Health: NDVI and EVI Tutorial Learn how to integrate greenness data into public health research: how to download vegetation indices, extract greenness values for individual addresses, and calculate greenness at the neighborhood-level. Sept. 10, 1pm ET: buff.ly/ZbSIylc
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Health and Extreme Weather Actionable Solutions Grants: CAFE is offering grants up to $20,000 to support innovative, solutions-oriented projects addressing health and extreme weather challenges. Apply by September 15. www.climatehealthcafe.org/opportunities
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Opportunities | CAFE RCC
CAFE RCC provides valuable opportunities to support climate and health research. Explore our offerings, including pilot funding, mentorship programs, and scholarships.
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Applications due Friday 8/28! CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop teaches researchers how to reach a wider audience and inspire real-world solutions. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Tap into storytelling to amplify the impact of your extreme weather and health research! Apply for CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop and learn to craft compelling stories that inspire action and reach wider audiences. Applications due August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Webinar: Learn how human–AI collaboration can help communities better prepare for & respond to disasters. The NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program will host ""Scaling Local Capacity Through Human–AI Collaboration for All-Hazards Risk Reduction & Response"" Aug 25, 2pm ET buff.ly/Y9NbsMc
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Applications Due Friday! Planning to submit a grant in 2027? CAFE’s Fall 2026 mentorship program offers four virtual sessions with expert speakers and mentor-led breakout rooms to move your proposal forward. Come with ideas and drafts. Apply by August 21. buff.ly/LyyFBma
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Personal stories about real-world impacts can increase the reach of extreme weather research! CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop teaches researchers how to reach a wider audience and inspire real-world solutions. Apply by August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Are you an early stage researcher preparing your 1st big grant proposal? CAFE’s Fall 2026 mentorship program offers four virtual sessions with grant-writing experts and mentor breakout rooms to refine your aims, approach, and narrative. Bring your drafts! Apply by Aug 21. buff.ly/LyyFBma
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Are you an early-stage investigator targeting a 2027 grant submission? Join CAFE’s Fall 2026 mentorship program: four virtual sessions with guest speakers and small-group mentoring focused on practical feedback. Come with concrete ideas and questions. Apply by Aug 21. buff.ly/LyyFBma
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Harness the power of storytelling to advance real world solutions! CAFE is offering a Public Narrative Workshop to help extreme weather & health researchers learn how to craft a story that expands the impact of their research. Applications due August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Call for mentors! CAFE is seeking experienced mentors to help guide early-career extreme weather & health researchers with grant development. Mentors will join 3–4 virtual breakout sessions with mentees, rather than ongoing 1:1 meetings. Apply by Aug 7: buff.ly/V29mNkz
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Ready to turn your research idea into a competitive grant proposal? CAFE’s Fall 2026 mentorship program provides four virtual sessions with expert speakers and mentor-led breakouts to move your proposal forward. Best for 2027 submissions. Apply by Aug 21. buff.ly/LyyFBma
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop will teach extreme weather & health researchers storytelling techniques to expand the real-world impact of their research. Applications due August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Webinar: Highlighting Wildfire and Health Research Efforts Hear from experts discussing wildfire smoke exposure, woodsmoke interventions, and insights from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study. Presented by the NIH Health & Extreme Weather Program. July 30, 2pm ET buff.ly/YY8gTHw
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Seeking mentors to support early-career researchers developing grant applications! Join 3-4 virtual sessions featuring guest speakers & breakout discussions to give feedback on a small group of mentees' grant proposals. Apply by Aug 7: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Webinar: Highlighting Wildfire and Health Research Efforts Learn about wildfire exposure research efforts, woodsmoke interventions, and lessons learned from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study. Hosted by the NIH Health & Extreme Weather Program. July 30, 2pm ET buff.ly/YY8gTHw
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Get structured support on your next grant proposal! CAFE’s Fall 2026 mentorship program features four virtual sessions with grant-writing experts + small-group mentoring. Make real progress toward a competitive submission in 2027. Applications due Aug 21. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Expand the reach and impact of your research with CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop! Learn essential skills to engage wider audiences and drive real-world impact. Apply now: deadline August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Get ready for AGU26 with GeoCAFE! This free webinar features experts from AGU’s GeoHealth section sharing how to showcase your health & extreme weather research, craft a standout abstract, and connect with the GeoHealth community. Webinar: July 20, 3pm ET buff.ly/Lxadoy7
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Get ready for AGU26! Join GeoCAFE and experts from AGU’s GeoHealth section to learn how to craft an exceptional abstract, navigate the meeting, and tap into the GeoHealth community for new opportunities. Webinar: July 20, 3pm ET
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: A Look at the Abstract Submission Process with AGU and GeoCAFE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: A Look at the Abstract Submission Process with AGU and GeoCAFE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Planning to submit a grant proposal in 2027? CAFE’s Fall 2026 mentorship program offers four virtual sessions with expert guest speakers and mentor-led breakout rooms to advance your proposal. Come ready with ideas and drafts. Apply by August 21. buff.ly/LyyFBma
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Seeking mentors! CAFE is recruiting mentors for a cohort-based mentorship program to help early-career researchers with grant applications. Join 3–4 virtual sessions w/small-group discussions focused on refining ideas and aims. Apply by Aug 7: buff.ly/V29mNkz
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Seeking mentors for CAFE's cohort-based mentorship program! Mentors will join a small group of early-career researchers in 3 - 4 virtual sessions that feature guest speakers & breakout discussions to give feedback on mentees' grant proposals. Apply by Aug 7: buff.ly/V29mNkz
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Stories have the power to inform, connect, and inspire. CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop will teach extreme weather and health researchers techniques to expand the reach and impact of their work. Applications due August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Webinar tomorrow: still time to register! "Introduction to the NIH Health and Extreme Weather (HEW) Program" is tomorrow at 3pm ET. Hear from NIH & CAFE leaders about HEW Highlighted Topics, funding structures, data sharing, professional development opportunities, and more.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CAFE & the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CAFE & the NIH Health and Extreme Weather Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
How can you plug into new opportunities with the NIH Health and Extreme Weather program? Hear from NIH & CAFE leaders about: • NIH HEW Highlighted Topics • New funding structures • Data sharing • Career development & more Webinar: 7/9, 3 PM ET buff.ly/QV0QtwD
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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Introduction to the NIH Health and Extreme Weather (HEW) Program Join NIH & CAFE leadership to explore new HEW Highlighted Topics, funding structures, data sharing, professional development opportunities, and more. Webinar: July 9, 3pm ET buff.ly/QV0QtwD
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