International Society of Exposure Science

January Webinar: Links between risk assessment and epidemiology: Applications with COVID-19
2022-01-25 04:00 - 05:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
This month, Dr. Rachael Jones is hosting this webinar and will use COVID-19 to illustrate the relative strengths and limitations, and linkages between risk assessment and epidemiology.
Dr. Rachael Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles of School of Medicine and Director of the Utah Center for Promotion of Work Equity Research. One of the primary research themes is microbial risk assessment, and the transmission and prevention of occupationally-acquired infection.
Registration for the webinar is required. Please register here.

ISES December Member Social
2021-12-16 04:00 - 05:00 | Meeting
Join new and tenured members of ISES to close out 2021. Meet new members, engage in interactive networking and learn of Society updates. Hosted by Tim Buckley from the EPA, Cecilia Alcala from Mount Sinai and Tatsiana Dudzina of Exxon Mobil.

US EPA Research Webinar: Community and Citizen Science: Making Your Data Count
2021-12-15 08:00 - 09:00
How can community and citizen science contribute to environmental decision-making? Many EPA, state, and tribal environmental programs are increasingly using community and citizen science for environmental monitoring and addressing social and environmental justice concerns. A recent multi-stakeholder workshop explored gaps and needed improvements in data management that will allow for a more efficient flow of data from producers to users. A major focus is on community science projects that involve grassroots activities to address local concerns.
This webinar will showcase community-oriented projects and share ideas from the workshop. Webinar topics will include: How can we design a future that maximizes the use of community and citizen science data? How do we address the barriers that limit data use today? How can EPA serve as a catalyst to build a stronger, more inclusive collaborative network with states, tribes, local government, non-governmental organizations, academia, and other organizations?
Please attend this webinar to learn about the tools and practices used in these exciting community and citizen science projects and how EPA, states, and tribal governments can better support these efforts.
Presenter: Jay Benforado, EPA OSAPE

NIEHS Webinar: Addressing Racism As a Public Health Issue Through the Lens of Environmental Health Disparities and Environmental Justice
2021-12-10 02:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The workshop will foster dialogue among NIEHS employees, outside researchers, and members of the community to examine racism as a public health issue. The workshop seeks to:

Raise awareness of the problem of systemic racism in America and its contributing role to Environmental Health Disparities (EHD).
Inform the NIEHS community of current EHD research and outreach activities in Environmental Justice (EJ).
Engage regional and local community leaders involved in EJ advocacy networks to discuss best practices for community engagement.

This workshop will focus on the systemic problem of racism in America and its contributing role to EHD. It will include keynote presentations and interactive panel discussions that feature national and local EJ leaders.

ISES Webinar: Leveraging technological advancements to measure PM2.5 and black carbon levels from household air pollution in 8 countries: Results from the PURE-AIR study
2021-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Approximately 40% of global population, primarily in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, are exposed to harmful household air pollution (HAP) from cooking with polluting fuels (e.g. wood, coal). Exposure to HAP was the second highest environmental risk factor in the Global Burden of Disease 2019, with an estimated 2.3 million attributable deaths. Residential combustion of polluting fuels further contributes to outdoor air pollution and emissions of climate-forcing pollutants, including up to one-third of global anthropogenic emissions of black carbon (BC). Previously, few large-scale studies of HAP exposure had been conducted due to financial and time constraints. The Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE)-AIR study was carried out among rural communities of eight countries (Bangladesh, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Pakistan, Tanzania and Zimbabwe), enabling a multinational examination of variations in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and BC levels. Technological innovations in air monitoring, data transfer, autonomous filter weighing and real-time quality control procedures enabled large-scale HAP measurement in PURE-AIR. This presentation will discuss these advancements along with statistical modeling techniques used to rapidly scale up PM2.5 and BC exposure assessment for use in future epidemiological analyses. This event is sponsored in part by Access Sensor Technology.
Presenter
Dr. Matthew Shupler, postdoctoral research associate, University of Liverpool

HEI Webinar Series: Status of air quality & health data streams – accessibility and usability across SE Europe
2021-12-01 01:30 - 03:00 | Webinar
Understanding the burden of disease that air pollution places on society begins with scientific evidence on its effects on health. Such evidence, in turn, can bolster targeted policymaking and public engagement. Using examples from the region, this webinar will discuss various opportunities to utilize available air quality and health datasets to understand the health effects of exposure to air pollution. Speakers will also address key needs in these data streams necessary to strengthen air pollution-health evidence regionally and nationally.
This is the second webinar in the SE Europe Webinar Series organized by the Health Effects Institute and is co-hosted with the ISEE-Europe chapter.
Co-Chairs: Drs. Dragan Gjorgjev, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, N. Macedonia, and Hanna Boogaard, HEI/ISEE-EU

Top tips for writing an Academic and Industrial Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2021-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for a prospective job or funding application can be an overwhelming task, especially with different requirements and styles required depending on the position that a person is applying. This workshop webinar will give an overview of the ‘Top tips’ for preparing a CV and cover letter, and will also give an overview on the differing types of CV requirements for preparing a CV for an industry/private sector job, within academia and to align with the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). This workshop will give participants an opportunity to have their own CV reviewed by scientists within breakout sessions and to also receive suggestions from peer to peer discussions.

Presenter
Alison Connolly, NUI Galway
Facilitators
Courtney Carignan, Michigan State University
Jie Yin, Harvard
Martin Sharkey, NUI Galway
Dana Barr, Emory University
Liz Boyle, National Academies
Rime Habre, University of Southern California
Dingsheng Li, University of Nevada-Reno
James McGrath, NUI Galway

COVID-19 Panel: New Insights
2021-10-27 11:45 - 13:00 | Webinar
We are excited to bring back five of our 2020 webinar speakers to share new insights in their research focused on COVID-19. Each speaker will provide a brief update on new research findings. The speakers will then engage in a facilitated Q&A with webinar participants.
Speakers
Pallavi Pant, PhD, Senior Scientist, Health Effects Institute
Byron Erath, PhD, Associate Professor, Clarkson University
Andrea Ferro, PhD, Professor, Clarkson University
Ana Rule, PhD, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Kirsten Koehler, PhD, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

A Review of Dermal Loading and Transfer Literature: Solids and Liquids
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Presenter: Jennifer Sahmel, PhD, CIH, CSP, FAIHA, Insight Exposure and Risk Sciences

USEtox consensus near-field & far-field exposure and impact modeling for chemical prioritization, substitution and life-cycle assessment
2021-08-30 04:00 - 06:00
USEtox consensus near-field & far-field exposure and impact modeling for chemical prioritization, substitution and life-cycle assessment

Primary Instructor: Peter Fantke
Date/Time: Monday, August 30th, 9AM – 11AM

An Introduction to Implementation Science for Environmental Health
2021-08-30 04:00 - 06:00
An Introduction to Implementation Science for Environmental Health

Primary Instructor: Lindsey Martin
Date/Time: Monday, August 30th, 9AM – 11AM

How to Explore, Access, and Analyze over 3.5 billion air quality data points from 120 countries on the OpenAQ platform
2021-08-30 04:00 - 06:00
How to Explore, Access, and Analyze over 3.5 billion air quality data points from 120 countries on the OpenAQ platform

Primary Instructor: Chisato Calvert
Date/Time: Monday, August 30th, 9AM – 11AM

ISES2021: Multisector Engagement for Addressing Emerging Environmental Exposures
2021-08-29 - 2021-09-02

Air Sensor: Co-location and Calibration
2021-08-14 05:00 - 11:00
Air Sensor: Co-location and Calibration

Primary Instructor: Vasu Kilaru
Date/Time: Saturday, August 14th, 10AM – 4PM

Toxicokinetic New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
2021-08-13 07:00 - 11:00
Toxicokinetic New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

Primary Instructor: John Wambaugh
Date/Time: Friday, August 13th, Noon – 4PM

Web-based spectral processing, functional interpretation and biomarker analysis using MetaboAnalyst
2021-08-13 07:00 - 11:00
Web-based spectral processing, functional interpretation and biomarker analysis using MetaboAnalyst

Primary Instructor: Jianguo Xia
Date/Time: Friday, August 13th, Noon – 4PM

NASA Data and Tools for Health Applications
2021-08-13 04:00 - 06:00
NASA Data and Tools for Health Applications

Primary Instructor: Bryan Duncan
Date/Time: Friday, August 13th, 9AM – 11AM

Land-use regression with spatiotemporally correlated errors
2021-08-13 04:00 - 06:00
Land-use regression with spatiotemporally correlated errors

Primary Instructor: Kyle Messier
Date/Time: Friday, August 13th, 9AM – 11AM

Healthy Buildings 2021
2021-08-09 - 2021-08-12
Healthy Buildings 2021 – America August 10-12, 2021 – Honolulu, Hawaii

CalEnviroScreen: Exploring state-wide pollution exposure indicators and discussing the future of California’s Environmental Justice mapping tool
2021-08-06 08:00 - 10:00
CalEnviroScreen: Exploring state-wide pollution exposure indicators and discussing the future of California’s Environmental Justice mapping tool

Primary Instructor: Andrew Slocombe
Date/Time: Friday, August 6, 1PM – 3PM

Bioaerosol sampling and analysis (To be delivered in Spanish: Muestreo y analisis de aerosoles biologicos)
2021-08-06 05:00 - 07:00
Bioaerosol sampling and analysis (To be delivered in Spanish: Muestreo y analisis de aerosoles biologicos)

Primary Instructor: Ana Rule
Date/Time: Friday, August 6, 10AM – Noon

Data Visualization for Environmental Epidemiology with ggplot2: Mastering Presentation-Grade Figures
2021-08-06 04:00 - 07:00
Data Visualization for Environmental Epidemiology with ggplot2: Mastering Presentation-Grade Figures

Primary Instructor: Alison Krajewski
Date/Time: Friday, August 6, 9AM – Noon

EPA’s EnviroAtlas | Leveraging freely available geospatial data and interactive tools
2021-07-31 08:30 - 11:00
EPA’s EnviroAtlas | Leveraging freely available geospatial data and interactive tools

Primary Instructor: Jessica Daniel
Date/Time: Saturday, July 31st, 1:30PM – 4PM

Career Paths in Exposure Science hosted by HEI.
2021-07-31 06:00 - 08:00
Career Paths in Exposure Science hosted by HEI.

Primary Instructor: Dinsheng Li
Date/Time: Saturday, July 31st, 11AM – 1PM

Demystifying the NIEHS Grant Process to Attract and Retain Diverse Talent for the Environmental Health Sciences
2021-07-30 07:00 - 11:00
Demystifying the NIEHS Grant Process to Attract and Retain Diverse Talent for the Environmental Health Sciences

Primary Instructor: Melissa Smar
Date/Time: Friday, July 30th, Noon – 4PM

Presenting at a Conference: Tips and Feedback
2021-07-30 07:00 - 09:00
Presenting at a Conference: Tips and Feedback

Primary Instructor:Courtney Carignan
Date/Time: Friday, July 30th, Noon – 2PM

Incorporating Environmental Justice Concepts into Medical Training
2021-07-30 04:30 - 06:30
Incorporating Environmental Justice Concepts into Medical Training

Primary Instructor: Nicholas Newman
Date/Time: Friday, July 30th, 9.30AM – 11.30AM

A Framework for Building Environmental Health Literacy in Health Equity Population Settings
2021-07-30 04:30 - 06:00
A Framework for Building Environmental Health Literacy in Health Equity Population Settings

Primary Instructor: Esther Erdei
Date/Time: Friday, July 30th, 9:30 AM – 11 AM

Taking Submissions for Late-Breaking Topics!
2021-07-27 18:59
Taking Submissions for Late-Breaking Topics!

Exposure Science is always changing, and there is more to learn every day.
Do you have a topic, research or content that is new to the industry that should be shared? Perhaps you just collected some interesting data to share. You are in luck!!
Now is your opportunity to present at the ISES 2021 Virtual Meeting, being held August 30 – September 2. Submit an abstract for your late-breaking topic no later than Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 11:59 PM EST.

ISES Webinar: Increased Exposure to Commonly Used Disinfectants during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-06-24 09:00 - 10:00
Increased Exposure to Commonly Used Disinfectants during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM EST
Presenter: Amina Salamova

Webinar description:
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs or “quats”) are a class of chemicals used as disinfectants in cleaning and other consumer products. While disinfection is recommended for maintaining a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased use of QACs is concerning as exposure to these compounds has been associated with adverse effects on reproductive and respiratory systems. In this talk, I will present the results of our work on determining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the QAC indoor exposure and body burden. This is the first comprehensive study on the indoor exposure and biomonitoring of the three major QAC groups and our results provide valuable information for future epidemiological, toxicological, and risk assessment studies targeting this class of compounds.
