Intertox Senior Scientist Becomes a Certified D.A.B.T.
November 3, 2009
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Intertox Senior Scientist, Gretchen M. Bruce, recently became certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (D.A.B.T.) after a rigorous 3-part Certification Exam in mid-October. The American Board of Toxicology was established in 1979 to encourage the study of the science of toxicology, establish standards for professional practice, administer procedures including tests for such standards, and recognize those who have demonstrated competence in the following areas: Toxicity of Agents, Organ Systems and Effects, and General Principles and Applied Toxicology. Congratulations to Ms. Bruce on this most prestigious achievement! For more information on Ms. Bruce, please visit her biography / select curriculum vitae. |
Intertox Director at DTSC's Fifth Nanotechnology Symposium
November 16, 2009
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Intertox Managing Direcotr Dr. Richard C. Pleus will be co-hosting a session at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the California Nano Industry Network is hosting the fifth Nanotechnology Symposium: "DTSC/California Nano-Industry Network Symposium" on November 16, 2009 in the Byron Sher Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the Cal/EPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Please join DTSC for a discussion on environmental health and safety issues where the DTSC Nanotechnology Data Call-in will be used as a backdrop. The morning session will focus on the collaborative efforts emerging in the United States and internationally regarding health, safety, and environmental impacts of nanomaterials. The afternoon session will look at examples of companies applying the evolving knowledge on nanomaterials safety to systematically address various areas of concern. Speakers and session leaders include:
The symposium is free and open to the public. Registration information is availabe atthe DTSCOfficial Site. Registration is required for on site attendance, and space is limited. Web cast attendees are encouraged to register in order to receive information updates and notification of future symposia. You can also view prior nanotechnology symposia materials and archived video HERE. |
Intertox Director Presents at Nano-Tox Workshop
October 28, 2008
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Intertox Managing Direcotr Dr. Richard C. Pleus presented A Minimal Set of Characterization Parameters with co-authors Nigel Walker, Ph.D., of the National Toxicology Program in Washington, D.C., and Richard Canady, Ph.D., of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, October 28th, at the Ensuring Appropriate Material Characterization in Nano-Toxicity Studies workshop. Drs. Pleus, Walker, and Canady discussed the work they are doing with ISO/TC 229 WG 3 – Health, Safety, and Environment at the workshop, which was held at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. The workshop aimed to develop minimal material characterization recommendations for nano-toxicology studies; and to develop a plan of action for encouraging adoption of these recommendations by researchers, research managers and research publishers. For more information on the two day event, click HERE. |
Foundation Board Allocates Funding for New Research
June 25, 2008
Intertox Toxicologist Earns Ph.D. from the University of Washington
January 30, 2008
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Intertox staff toxicologist, Lisa M. Corey, recently completed the Ph.D. program at the University of Washington’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine, in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. Dr. Corey’s dissertation was on Cardiopulmonary Effects of Diesel Exhaust Inhalation in a Mouse Model of Cardiovascular Disease. She has been an Intertox staff toxicologist for the past three years, primarily focusing on toxicology, as well as the areas of risk assessment and epidemiology. Congratulations to Dr. Corey on this most prestigious achievement! For more information on Dr. Corey, please visit her biography / select curriculum vitae. |
Intertox Contributes to Symposium Award
December 24, 2007
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While unable to attend this year's International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Environmental Protection and Pollution (ISNEPP)in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Intertox was able to contribute funds towards the symposium's poster award winners. Approximately 100 scientists, educators and students attended the event, which focused on the advancement of the emerging field of Nanotechnology in the areas of environmental protection and remediation, public health, energy resources and production, and standards and regulation. For more information on this year's symposium, please visit ISNEPP's OFFICIAL WEBSITE. The organization is hoping to alternate between the Asian-Pacific rim and locations in the United States for this specific event in the future. |
Intertox Donates to Local Fellowship Fund
October 31, 2007
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Intertox, under guidance of director and toxicologist Richard C. Pleus, Ph.D., made a donation to assist the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle (ECOSS), a local organization dedicated to helping businesses and the greater community on environmental, social, and economic issues. Intertox's donation will work to assist in a fellowship fund sponsored by ECOSS. For more information on ECOSS, please visit their OFFICIAL WEBSITE. |
Intertox Featured in 2007 Environmental Outlook
June 28, 2007
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Intertox staff toxicologist Lisa M. Corey, M.S. contributed to The Daily Journal of Commerce’s 2007 Environmental Outlook special issue, with her article Are nanomaterials another environmental worry?. Ms. Corey discussed nanotechnology in the Puget Sound area, along with it’s potential risks and the protection of the environment. The Environmental Outlook is an annual special section featured in The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, which offers a unique perspective on the Northwest Business Community To view the entire article, please click HERE. |
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