Cobalt

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 cobalt.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Cobalt

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): 12/16/2021

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR will make a draft of this profile available for public comment. The profile will be available in the future.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: Toxicology, epidemiology, environmental health, medicine, cobalt

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • DVM
  • PhD
  • DABT
  • DABVT
  • ATS
Current Position Title
Professor, Toxicology
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
PhD
Current Position Title
Assistant Professor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
University of New Mexico College of Nursing
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Inhalation toxicology
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhDDABT
Current Position Title
Toxicology Advisor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Alblemarle Corporation
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Biomedical science
  • Metals biology
  • Cobalt
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 Cobalt
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The ISI/HISA Dissemination Itself
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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry