Welcome to NIEHS
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is one of the 27 institutes and centers that makes up the National Institute of Health, which is part of United States Department of Health and Human Services. Our mission is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health.
Office of the Director
Learn about the women and men who are providing the leadership and direction to fullfill NIEHS' research mission.
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NIEHS Values
Strong leadership, innovation, collaboration, communication, and workforce diversity are our keys to success.
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Congress
As a federal agency, NIEHS provides Congress with ongoing updates on research and funding provided by NIEHS. Find out more about our role in government.
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Organizational Structure
The NIEHS organizational chart is provided in both a printable PDF version and list formats.