For nearly 50 years, a statistical omission tantamount to data falsification sat undiscovered in a critical study at the heart of federal regulations of one of the most controversial pesticides in America.
For her dedication to teaching and mentoring researchers who study birth defects, EDGE member and Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) Professor Elaine Faustman has been awarded the Narsingh Agnish Fellowship from the Society for Birth Defects Research and
Those who work with Dr. Elaine Faustman know her to bring high energy and enthusiasm to everything she takes on. And she takes on a lot.
Dr. Faustman's work ranges from risk assessment to reproductive and developmental toxicology to epigenetics. She has over 220 peer-reviewed publications to her name and over 30 book chapters in toxicology.
Recently Dr. Faustman was honored with a 2020 PANWAT Achievement Award in recognition of her toxicology scholarship, leadership, and service. Her award will be presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting in mid-March.
Classroom Activity, 28 pages. This activity is designed to get students or community members thinking critically about the complex issue of seafood safety. Participants take on three different roles to explore a hypothetical situation related to the topic.
Curriculum, 226 pages. A collection of integrated lesson plans designed to introduce middle school students to the topic of lead and its effects on human health. This curriculum follows the same format as the Fact File on Asthma. Also available in Spanish, 200 pages.
A role play activity designed to promote discussion and critical thinking about the issues of genetic testing and pesticide exposure. The activity is carried out with groups of 4 participants and is appropriate for middle and high school students as well as adults. This activity is also a part of the lesson Introduction to Health. Environment + Genes + Choices = Your Health in this table.
This 48-slide powerpoint presentation introduces the subject of environmental health. Contents includes definitions, hazards, and the seven core concepts of environmenal health: (1) toxicity, (2) exposure, (3) dose/response, (4) individual susceptibility, (5) risks and benefits, (6) environmental justice, and (7) community resources to find more information and/or take action. The PDF suggests ways to use short portions of the powerpoint for environmental health lessons.
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this interactive mapping site lets you enter an address or zip code and see a map showing all the Superfund sites and industries that report releases of toxic substances in that area. The site uses data from the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program and Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) to populate the maps, making them up-to-date and reliable.
Toxipedia is a smart, cutting-edge resource for all things toxicology and environmental health-related. Set up as a "wiki," it strives to "present scientific information in a clear and compelling way and to empower people to make choices that protect their own health and the health of families, communities, and the environment." The site offers articles and resources about toxic chemicals, diseases, regulations, consumer products, ethical issues, the history of toxicology, and more.
Created and maintained by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), this site is a great place to start learning about specific toxic substances.
