Chlorodibenzofurans

Toxicological Profile
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 characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of chlorodibenozofurans.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Chlorodibenzofurans

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): 12/26/2020

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft available for public comment in January 2022.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise:toxicology, epidemiology, environmental health and medicine

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Research Soil Scientist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Soil science
  • Clinical epidemiology
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Adjunct Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Toronto

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Industrial chemicals and analytical chemistry

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • PhD
  • MSPH
  • MS

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Developmental toxicology
  • Gene-environment interactions
  • Teratology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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