Max Aung, PhD, MPH

Big news to share! @ChatziLida and I will be co-leading a @genome_gov @NIEHS-funded multi-omics U01 to develop a new pediatric NAFLD cohort in Los Angeles. Especially excited to strengthen community engagement with @BaezcondG @uscnorris @ChildrensLA keck.usc.edu/usc-launches-l…

@max_aung presented What We Drink A Focus on PFAS Forever Chemicals at #ANCOICCAC25 @MOASC_Office . He discussed PFAS exposure in California water systems, health links to multiple cancers, and ongoing research and policy efforts to phase out PFAS and protect communities.

You're probably aware that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) has been linked with various #cancers. "This is the first ecological study that examined PFAS exposure in contaminated US drinking water and various cancer risks." nature.com/articles/s4137…

With @max_aung of @USC, Dr Kyle Steenland of @EmoryRollins, Dr Ned Colange of @ColoradoSPH, Dr Katherine Reeves of @UMassSPHHS, @kepelch of @NRDC, and @TraceyJWoodruff of @UCSF. bit.ly/3ClvPQ3

Thanks to @TheLancetOncol for covering our latest study in @JExpSciEnvEpi led by our @usc_cter postdoc Sherlock Li linking PFAS water contamination data with SEER cancer database! @KeckMedicineUSC @uscnorris pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39789195/

Link to article: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

New study led by our @usc_cter postdoc Sherlock Li revealing elevated #PFAS blood concentrations associated with limited healthy food access, drinking water contamination, and proximity to Superfund sites @SRP_NIEHS @uscpphs @KeckMedicineUSC keck.usc.edu/news/study-fin…

In @SciTotEnv, a study "raises the possibility of future targeted interventions that can alter #gut #microbiome or circulating metabolite profiles to prevent PFAS induced kidney damage." @JesseAGoodrich @max_aung @PBjornstadMD #Microbiota👇 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Our department is hiring! The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Yale School of Public Health is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for a tenure-track position in Environmental Epidemiology. Link: apply.interfolio.com/154753. @YaleDeptEHS @YaleSPH

Very excited to co-moderate this upcoming @CHE_healthenv @AgentschangeEJ webinar with @lariah_e ! Come check out to hear about exciting ideas that our fellows are working on to advance environmental justice.

The energy transition does not need to be a zero-sum game! We can cater to multiple justice perspectives, but that needs work. Read my piece (which builds on my research) with @EHNewsroom to learn how! #justtransitions #EnvironmentalJustice #CLCPA #CEJA

"These forever chemicals may be interfering with the function of a gene that is critical to the production of the hormone cortisol, which helps regulate #sleep and wakefulness rhythms, the authors noted." #PFAS thehill.com/policy/equilib…

80-Minute Sleep Loss in Teens Exposed to “Forever Chemicals” Exposure to "forever chemicals" (PFAS) is linked to disrupted sleep patterns in young adults. Researchers found that individuals with higher levels of specific PFAS in their blood experienced shorter sleep durations and lower sleep quality. The study identified four types of PFAS, including PFOS and PFOA, which were associated with less sleep and trouble falling or staying asleep. These chemicals, used in various consumer products, persist in the environment and human bodies for decades. The researchers also discovered that PFAS may interfere with sleep-related genes, particularly those regulating cortisol, a hormone that affects sleep-wake cycles. The findings suggest that PFAS could have immediate health impacts by affecting daily sleep quality.

Thanks to @thehill @sharonudasin for covering our latest study on #PFAS and adolescent sleep outcomes in the Children's Health Study! @usc_cter @USCEnviroHealth @uscpphs @KeckMedicineUSC thehill.com/policy/equilib…

Proud of our @usc_cter postdoc fellow Sherlock Li for leading this new study integrating human observational proteomics data with @CTD_NCSU database to identify target genes linking #PFAS exposure to sleep outcomes. @uscpphs @USCEnviroHealth @CHE_healthenv keck.usc.edu/news/forever-c…

@donghai_liang @EmoryRollins @EmoryUniversity Congrats Donghai!!!

Super delighted and humbled to share the good news that I have been promoted to Associate Professor with #Tenure @EmoryRollins @EmoryUniversity ! I am beyond grateful for the unconditional support from my mentors, collaborators, and trainees along the way! #Exposomics #MultiOmics

Looking forward to sharing our work next week with the #ECHO community!

NEW RESEARCH: Learn more about utilizing multi-omics and environmental health data for precision health. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

@RothrockBrandon @aalayna23 @ItsUfuoma @lariah_e @Mariajot @greerham3 @timisneat @Moksha_Kaul @alexabwhite @vmjoegaddy Post dinner and our fellows and leadership team have come together for Jungle Speed! It’s getting competitive in here folks🔥👏 @timisneat @greerham3 @Mariajot @ItsUfuoma @max_aung @aalayna23 @jrbv_ @RothrockBrandon @amizota @vmjoegaddy @lariah_e

Thrilled to have joined Brian Bienkowski on the @AgentschangeEJ podcast. Ensuring inclusivity throughout the energy transition is crucial, and I’m grateful for the opporunity to share my insights. If you listen in, share your thoughts! #EnvironmentalJustice #EnergyTransition