Toxicological Profile for Nitrate and Nitrite
Title: Toxicological Profile for Nitrate and Nitrite
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 on hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites and in support of public health assessments at these sites.
Type of Dissemination: ISI
Timing of Review (including deferrals): November 2014
Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual
Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): ): A draft of this profile will be made available for public comment in 2015.
Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No
Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3 or fewer
Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry
Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR
Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Director, Center for Environmental & Human Toxicology Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | College of Medicine College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida 2187 Mowry Road, Bldg. 471 P.O. Box 110885 Gainesville, FL |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Mechanisms of drug and chemical toxicity; Cell defense mechanisms against toxicity; Toxicokinetics, particularly bioavailability of environmental contaminants; Risk assessment; Nanomaterial toxicity; Novel gene therapy approaches for cancer |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Consultant; Visiting Professor |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Water Institute, Cranfield University, Cranfield, United Kingdom |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences | Water safety and sustainability; development of national and international standards for drinking water and environmental protection; chemical risk assessments; a former coordinator for the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality; member of the WHO expert committee on the guidelines for drinking water quality |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Professor of Soil Science, Associate Head |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln 367 Keim Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0915 |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Chemistry, soil fertility, nitrogen and water use efficiency; management practices to minimize nitrogen loss to the environment; enhanced-efficiency fertilizers and their impact on nutrient use efficiency |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments: Nitrate and Nitrite Formal Disposition pdf icon[PDF – 348 KB]