Beryllium

Toxicological Profile

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR makes peer review information available to demonstrate efforts to utilize transparent and independent peer review, appropriate research methods, and the highest level of data quality. This ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of beryllium.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Beryllium

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. Data on these hazardous substances supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): 11/23/2020

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft available for public comment in January 2022.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, epidemiology, environmental health and medicine, chemistry

Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
Associate Professor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Immunotoxicology
  • Metals
  • Early life exposure
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • DVM
  • PhD
  • DABVT
  • ATS
Current Position Title
Professor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
North Carolina State University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Veterinary pathology
  • Metals inhalation
  • Risk assessment
  • Neurotoxicology
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
MD
Current Position Title
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
Organizational Affiliation(s)
  • Perelman School of Medicine
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Beryllium induced disease
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Resources

Additional elements to be added to the public posting as they become available:

Guidelines for Peer Review of Toxicological Profiles
Guidelines for peer reviewers of toxicological profiles to enable ATSDR to address your comments.
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments for Toxicological Profile for Beryllium
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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry