Principal Investigator Richard Fletcher
Research takes a more holistic view on environmental monitoring, to include social as well as physical factors:
Physical Environment -- as part of architecture and city design, many aspects of our physical environment, including air pollution, light color, and sound, have each been shown to have an impact on the physiology and health.
Social Environment -- The frequency, mode, and affect of our social interactions (live conversation vs phone vs online) are important influences on our health. These factors can be mediated through design of our living spaces and adopting healthy behaviors.
Differential Vulnerability -- We are discovering significant differences in the way each person is affected by the environment. The impact of the environment on our health is highly idiosyncratic, depending on individual factors such as genetic predisposition, co-morbidities, and emotional mood.