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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology

The Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology was formed in February 1986 from the merger of the Board on Toxicology and Environmental Health Hazards (est. 1977) and the Environmental Studies Board (est. 1967). Our mission is to provide our nation with independent, objective advice and dialog on matters related to the impacts of human activities and environmental exposures on environmental quality, human health, and ecosystems.

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A Vision for Continental-Scale Biology (CSB): Research Across Multiple Scales

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This report sets out a vision for the development of CSB and identifies the research areas that could most benefit from multi-scale approaches.

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The Role of Companion Animals as Sentinels for Predicting Environmental Exposure Effects on Aging and Cancer Susceptibility in Humans: A Workshop

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The Role of Companion Animals as Sentinels for Predicting Environmental Exposure Effects on Aging and Cancer Susceptibility in Humans: A Workshop

Review of EPA’s IRIS Assessment Handbook

Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes

Environmental Impact of Currently Marketed Sunscreens and Potential Human Impacts of Changes in Sunscreen Usage

Workshop on Federal Government Human Health PFAS Research

Developing a Booklet on Biodiversity for the Public and Policy Makers

Review of the Revised NTP Monograph on Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects

Environmental Neuroscience: Advancing the Understanding of How Chemical Exposures Impact Brain Health and Disease - A Workshop

Advancing a Systems Approach to Studying the Earth: A Strategy for the National Science Foundation

Integrating the Science of Aging and Environmental Health Research: A Workshop

Review of EPA's TSCA Systematic Review Guidance Document

Predicting Human Health Effects from Environmental Exposures: Applying Translatable and Accessible Biomarkers of Effect

Emerging Technologies to Advance Research and Decisions on the Environmental Health Effects of Microplastics: A Workshop

Lead Emissions from Piston-Powered General Aviation Aircraft

Emerging Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Health Research and Decisions: A Workshop