Toxicological Profile for Toxaphene

Title: Toxicological Profile for Toxaphene

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): August 2010

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

Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile was made available for a 90-day public comment period on October 17, 2010.

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

Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers

Peer Reviewers:

1. Laurie H.M. Chan
1. Laurie H.M. Chan
Academic and Professional Credentials Ph.D., Toxicology
Current Position Title Professor, Aboriginal Environmental Health
Organizational Affiliation(s) University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Dr. Chan has knowledge of toxaphene’s physical and chemical properties, toxicokinetics, key health end points, mechanisms of action, human and animal exposure, and quantification of risk to humans.
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No
2. Lucio G. Costa
2. Lucio G. Costa
Academic and Professional Credentials Ph.D., Pharmacology, University of Milan
Current Position Title Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Organizational Affiliation(s) University of Washington, Seattle
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Dr. Costa has knowledge of toxaphene’s physical and chemical properties, toxicokinetics, key health end points, mechanisms of action, human and animal exposure, and quantification of risk to humans.
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No
3. Mark Robson
3. Mark Robson
Academic and Professional Credentials B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., A.T.S.
Current Position Title Professor and Dean of Agricultural and Urban Programs
Organizational Affiliation(s) Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Dr. Robson has knowledge of toxaphene’s physical and chemical properties, toxicokinetics, key health end points, mechanisms of action, human and animal exposure, and quantification of risk to humans.
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No
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