Laura Carlson
Laura Carlson has worked as a toxicologist at EPA in the Office of Research and Development’s Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment since 2015. She develops human health risk assessments for criteria air pollutants through the Integrated Science Assessment program and for chemicals nominated to the Integrated Risk Information System and Provisional Peer-Reviewed Toxicity Value programs. Dr. Carlson received her doctorate in Environmental Science from Duke University, where she also received a certificate in toxicology and environmental health. Dr. Carlson provides risk assessment support to EPA program and regional offices and is involved in interdisciplinary research projects between government scientists and the broader research community. Dr. Carlson has specific expertise in the chemistry and toxicology of persistent organic pollutants and endocrine disrupting chemicals and has authored numerous peer reviewed publications.
| Presentation | Audience | Duration | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
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Introduction to Toxicology and Risk Assessment |
Grades 6-12, College, Community |
1 hour |
Day |
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Environmental Chemicals and Human Health |
Grades 9-12, College, Community |
1 hour |
Day |
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Overview of Human Health Assessments at the US EPA |
College, |
1 hour |
Day |
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