Contact | NIEHS

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233, Mail Drop K3-16
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina USA 27709

Telephone: 919-541-3345
Fax: 301-480-2978

Please leave a message and the NIEHS staff will get back to you, and can help answer questions about NIEHS and its research portfolio.

We cannot provide personalized medical advice to individuals about their condition or treatment.

Public Inquiries

For members of the public who wish to request information on a topic, please fill out the Ask NIH form. 

We cannot provide personalized medical advice. Contact your medical care providers for answers to personal health questions.

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Media Inquiries

For members of the news media who wish to request a comment, please fill out the HHS Request For Comment form.

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Deliveries

NIEHS restricts delivery of all supplies and equipment to a Central Receiving Warehouse with several exceptions:

Packages that only include documents (not supplies or equipment) may be delivered by overnight delivery couriers (such as Federal Express, DHL, Airborne, and others) as described below:

Destination to NIEHS Campus: packages are delivered to the Central Mailroom and delivered twice daily.

(Individual's name or office name)
Mail Drop
105 T.W. Alexander Drive
RTP, North Carolina 27709
(Include individual's phone number)

Destination Keystone Building: packages are delivered directly by the courier to the recipient.

(Individual's name or office name)
Room Number
530 Davis Drive
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
(Include individual's phone number)

More delivery instructions for special cases.

Educational Outreach Opportunities

Educational Tours:
Educational tours/visits of NIEHS are available. The tours offer area K thru 12 and college/university students and teachers the opportunity to learn about a wide range of fascinating topics related to environmental health, along with an inside look at some of the career options available to those who are considering employment in biomedical research. Institute tours are conducted weekdays during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) and are reserved on a first-come first-served basis. Tour groups are limited to 50 participants.

Speakers Bureau
Do you need a speaker for your school or community group? How about a judge for your upcoming science fair, festival, or camp?

Our scientists are available to come talk about a variety of topics involving your environment and your health. Topics range from asthma and mold to cancer and air pollution. NIEHS scientists, technicians, and administrators are also available to talk about their job responsibilities, as well as their educational and career experiences.

Other Helpful Information

• Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
  If you are seeking medical care to diagnose and treat environmental illnesses, please contact the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics. This non-profit organization maintains a national network of clinics and medical centers that have the expertise to diagnose and treat patients with illnesses related to environmental exposures. Their direct number is 888-347-2632.