Aldrin/Dieldrin

For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR makes peer review information available to demonstrate efforts to utilize transparent and independent peer review, appropriate research methods, and the highest level of data quality. This ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of aldrin/dieldrin.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Aldrin/Dieldrin

Subject of planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects for the substance being described.

Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data. Data on these hazardous substances supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): May 2020

Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft of this profile available for public comment in 2021.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology; environmental health; epidemiology

Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • DVM
  • PhD
  • DABVT
  • DABT

Current Position Title

Professor of Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

North Carolina State University

  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Global health
  • Neurobiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Nasal toxicology
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Cognition and olfaction in animals

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • MD
  • PhD

Current Position Title

Professor and Chair, Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences

Organizational Affiliation(s)

College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Medicine
  • Regulatory decision making
  • Environmental health

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Associate Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Indiana University Bloomington

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Contribution of environmental chemicals on human diseases
  • Environmental health
  • Cancer biology
  • Aldrin/dieldrin

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Resources

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Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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