Joint Program Society for Risk Analysis New England Chapter

Joint Program

Society for Risk Analysis

New England Chapter

National Capital Area Chapter

Co-sponsored by:

Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment

and

George Washington University’s Center for Risk Science and Public Health

Exposure science in the 21st Century

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Refreshments: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Presentations and Discussion: 6:00pm -7:30pm

Hosted by George Washington University’s Center for Risk Science and Public Health

Main speakers

Paul Lioy, Professor, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

and

Deputy Director of Government Relations and Director of Exposure Science,

Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute

Linda Sheldon, Associate Director of Human Health

National Exposure Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Discussants

Rick Reiss, Exponent

Tee Guidotti, Medical Advisory Services

Moderators

Boston, MA: Eric Ruder, President, Society for Risk Analysis - New England Chapter, and Industrial Economics, Inc

Washington, DC: George Gray, President, Society for Risk Analysis, and Director, George Washington University’s Center for Risk Science and Public Health

Please RSVP based on your location by July 3:

Boston RSVP to Eric Ruder ().

Washington DC RSVP to Genya Dana ()

Webinar RSVP to Gene Stroup ( )

Abstracts of presentations

Paul J. Lioy-- What does the NRC Report Exposure Science in the 21st Century provide to foster the growth and utility of the field?

Abstract:

The NRC Committee on Exposure Science in the 21st Century published its milestone "Goldbook" report in late 2012. Its major observations on the role of exposure science within the aligned fields of risk assessment and environmental health will be discussed from the vantage point of past successes and the future needs. This will be done using as the backdrop: how principles of exposure science have evolved since the publication of the first NRC report on exposure over 20 years ago. Further, the committee's view on challenges and issues that must be addressed, such as consumer products, will be outlined. Major conclusions and recommendations made by the committee will be highlighted, including the following issues: sensor technology, human activities and behavior patterns, multiple near term and long term research needs, and the training of the next generation of exposure scientists.

Linda Sheldon-- Exposure Science in the 21st Century: Taking action to move the science forward

Abstract:

Exposure science is the bridge between the sources of chemical, physical and biological agents and ecological and human health. Exposure science is critical for predicting, preventing, and reducing human health and ecosystem risks. The NRC’s report, Exposure Science in the 21st Century: A Vision and a Strategy, provides an opportunity for developing exposure science to address 21st century problems. The NRC committee’s recommendations can be placed into three primary categories: 1) the development of technologies to analyze exposure, 2) the development of data and knowledge management tools to interpret exposure, and 3) the integration of stakeholders in the research enterprise to enhance the relevance and translation of the research. During the past year, EPA has worked with Federal and nonfederal partners and stakeholders to develop critical partnerships for advancing exposure science. This presentation will discuss the vision and key concepts in the report and ongoing actions to achieve the vision. Dr. Sheldon will also provide information on efforts to develop collaborations across multiple federal agencies and give a few examples on ongoing innovative research that is aligned with the vision in the report.

Getting to the Event

IN BOSTON:

Directions to Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), Kresge G-2:

MBTA Subway:

The school is directly across from the Brigham Circle Green Line (E) stop.

Driving directions:

From North or South of Boston: Take I-93 North/South to Exit 26 (Storrow Drive). Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2.5 miles to Kenmore Square/Fenway exit (on left). The exit ramp forks, stay to your right. Take right at first light into Kenmore Square. Take leftmost fork at second light onto Brookline Avenue. Follow Brookline Avenue approximately 1 mile and through a major intersection (Beth Israel Hospital will be on the left). Watch for blue and white Longwood Medical area signs. Take left on Longwood Avenue and a right onto Huntington Avenue.

From West of Boston: Take I-90 to exit 18. Follow Storrow Drive eastbound to Kenmore Square/Fenway exit. Follow directions above.

Once you arrive at HSPH:

Parking: There are a limited number of metered parking spaces available on Huntington Avenue in front of the HSPH, as well as on adjacent streets. There is also limited visitor parking. There are parking lots across the street from HSPH, and hospital parking garages on Francis Street.

Room location:

Enter 677 Huntington Avenue (Kresge Building). Room G-2 is down the stairs after you enter the building.

Map of the Longwood Campus can be found at:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/about/files/2012/08/Longwood_Campus.pdf

IN WASHINGTON, DC

George Washington University’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is located at 2100 M Street NW, Suite 203A. Access to the building is located on 21st Street NW. Take the elevator to Suite 203A (2nd floor) and look for the main conference room.

There is a parking garage in the basement as well as numerous other parking facilities located nearby.

The building is also located within walking distance of three metro stops, Dupont Circle, Farragut North, and Foggy Bottom.

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