Health Effects Institute Email Format
Research ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Health Effects Institute (HEI) is a nonprofit research organization focused on understanding the health effects of air pollution. Founded in 1980, it operates independently under a Board of Directors and expert Research and Review Committees that evaluate projects without sponsor influence. The institute identifies priority health questions, funds and oversees studies, conducts independent reviews, and synthesizes results for broader evaluations and to inform decision-makers. HEI has supported hundreds of studies across multiple regions, yielding thousands of peer-reviewed articles on pollutants including carbon monoxide, air toxics, nitrogen oxides, diesel exhaust, ozone, and particulate matter. In 2026, HEI partnered with the Africa Clean Air Network to support the Future Leaders Fellowship, illustrating ongoing international collaboration; the organization is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and collaborates with investigators from universities and research institutes worldwide.