Advancing the NIEHS view that "Your Environment is Your Health," the Office of Communications and Public Liaison publicizes the work of the institute, especially those findings that people can use to improve their health. This mission is carried out through press releases, pamphlets, and video. OCPL manages the Institute's presence on the Internet, processes requests under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, assists in the internal exchange of information and helps to answer public inquiries and to involve the public in Institute activities. The office also advises the Director and other senior Institute staff members on the effective presentation of environmental health-related research. Key elements of OCPL are:

1. News and education section
2. Freedom of Information office
3. Public Liaison

The NIEHS Office of Communications and Public Liaison sends an exhibit and publications to several meetings each year. Look for us at the following conferences in 2004: Society of Toxicology, Mar. 21-25, Baltimore; Am. Assoc. of Cancer Research, March 27-31, Orlando; Experimental Biology, Apr. 17-21, Washington, D.C.; American Lung Assoc./Am. Thoracic Society, May 21-26, Orlando; Neuroscience, Oct. 23-28, San Diego; American Public Health Assn., Nov. 7-11, Washington, D.C.

We will be exhibiting at the following meetings in 2005: Society of Toxicology, Mar. 6-10, New Orleans; Am. Assoc. of Cancer Research, Apr. 16-20, Anaheim; Experimental Biology, Apr. 2-6, San Diego; American Lung Assoc./Am. Thoracic Society, May 20-25, Orlando; Neuroscience, Nov. 12-16, Washington, D.C.; American Public Health Assn., Nov. 5-9, New Orleans

Comments on our exhibits, our materials and any other aspects of our programs are always welcome.