Some of you may already receive this, but just in case you don't, here it is. Lots of interesting research and tools. Kristie Sullivan Secretary, ASCCT www.ascctox.org<http://www.ascctox.org> Begin forwarded message: From: "Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: EPA Chemical Safety Research News & Highlights: December 2012 Date: December 12, 2012 9:57:35 AM PST To: "Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> EPA Chemical Safety Research News & Highlights December 2012 EPA’s non-monotonic dose response curve research web page<http://epa.gov/ncct/edr/non-monotonic.html> is now available. Results from epidemiological studies suggest an association between environmental ("low dose") concentrations of endocrine active chemicals and reproductive or developmental health outcomes. These effects have been examined and reported with mixed results. EPA has formed a work group that is developing a state of the science paper investigating the implications of non-monotonic dose response curves to EPA testing and risk assessment. The EPA web page<http://epa.gov/ncct/edr/non-monotonic.html> describes the effort and will be updated regularly. EPA & Consumer Product Safety Commission Collaborate to Research Health Impacts of Nanomaterials. The two federal agencies are collaborating in a research effort to assess the potential impacts of nanomaterials on public health and the environment. One collaborative study is evaluating the potential effects from exposure to copper nanomaterials, an ingredient in wood treatment products used on wood for building decks and fences. EPA issued a news release<http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/79c090e81f0578738525781f0043619b/b3bdde177a3e570985257ad1006309d2!OpenDocument> announcing the collaboration and recently updated EPA nanomaterials research web page<http://www.epa.gov/nanoscience/>. Help EPA share the good news about this collaborative research, on Twitter-@EPAresearch and @OnSafety and on Facebook-www.facebook.com/EPA<https://www.facebook.com/EPA> . EPA CSS Scientist at Work. Meet Dr Tom Knudsen<http://blog.epa.gov/science/2012/10/scientist-at-work-interview-with-thomas-knudsen/>, he is a developmental biologist. His research focuses on developing predictive models for developmental toxicity and testing sophisticated models such as Virtual Embryo models<http://www.epa.gov/ncct/v-Embryo/> EPA Highlights Chemical Safety Research FY2012 Achievements. EPA’s Chemical Safety for Sustainability Research Program anticipates the future needs of chemical safety research while also providing the research needed to make immediate decisions about high profile chemicals. EPA’s chemical safety scientists conducted research in fiscal year 2012 to begin fulfilling commitments and addressing the chemical safety research priorities identified in the CSS Strategic Research Action Plan<http://epa.gov/research/docs/css-strap.pdf>. EPA’s chemical safety research falls within the following large research areas and when integrated together provide scientific solutions that advance chemical safety research and inform effective decision-making. The following are examples of FY2012 achievements organized by the large areas of research. * Determining common characteristics of chemicals (or chemical properties) that can impact toxicity and exposure potential. In FY2012, CSS researchers improved chemical fate and transport models<http://www.rtord.epa.gov/eparesearchproducts/chemicalsafety/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Search&View=S&ID=1> for determining chemical ionization, tautomerization and hydration. * Integrating a diversity of scientific disciplines to develop innovative prioritization and predictive methods to strengthen the understanding of the hazard and exposure potential for environmental chemicals and to advance the management of chemical risks. In FY2012, CSS researchers generated high throughput toxicity screening data<http://www.rtord.epa.gov/eparesearchproducts/chemicalsafety/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Search&View=S&ID=5> on 1,000 chemicals of interest to the Endocrine Disruption Screening Program and those existing chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substance Control Act. In addition, CSS researchers developed a framework for high throughput exposure predictions<http://www.rtord.epa.gov/eparesearchproducts/chemicalsafety/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Search&View=S&ID=6,7> and improved web-based tools used to estimate exposure concentrations. * Evaluating the entire life cycle of chemicals (from production to disposal) to determine potential risks to human health and the environment. In FY2012, CSS researchers developed methods for characterizing the physical and chemical properties<http://www.rtord.epa.gov/eparesearchproducts/chemicalsafety/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Search&View=S&ID=2> that influence bioavailability of nano silver. * Developing databases and online tools that synthesize data to ensure chemical safety information is transparent and accessible. In FY2012, CSS researchers worked with EPA Program Office partners to develop online prototype "Dashboards<http://www.rtord.epa.gov/eparesearchproducts/chemicalsafety/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Search&View=S&ID=21,22,23,19>" that compile all available chemical information to inform policy decisions made about potential endocrine disrupting chemicals, existing and new chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substance Control Act, contaminant candidate list for drinking water and to help assess potential ecological risks. * Studying high profile chemicals related issues in order to address an immediate need. In FY2012, CSS researchers completed studies<http://www.rtord.epa.gov/eparesearchproducts/chemicalsafety/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Search&View=S&ID=10,11> to better understand the sources and exposures to PCBs in schools and to evaluate different mitigation methods. In 2013, CSS research will continue to be anticipatory, that is, conducting research that will inform solutions to future environmental problems which will ensure better protection of human health and the environment. We welcome everyone to share any of EPA’s chemical safety research news and highlights using your organization’s communication mechanisms. EPA research is on Twitter-@EPAresearch and EPA is on Facebook-www.facebook.com/EPA<http://Facebook-www.facebook.com/EPA>. If you want to be added to or deleted from the EPA Chemical Safety research highlights distribution list, please contact me. Visit www.epa.gov/research/chemicalscience/<http://www.epa.gov/research/chemicalscience/> for more information. Please see attached for a PDF version of the EPA Chemical Safety Research News & Highlights: December 2012. Monica Linnenbrink U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development Communications Chemical Safety for Sustainability Research Program Phone: 919-541-1522 Mobile: 919-360-5344 Email: Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxx<mailto:Linnenbrink.Monica@xxxxxxx>
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