Nickel

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR uses independent peer review to ensure its Toxicological Profile for nickel uses appropriate scientific methods and high-quality data in characterizing toxicological and adverse health effects.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Nickel

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 on hazardous substances to support public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): December 2022; June 2024 MRL Update

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

Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): ATSDR made drafts of this profile available for public comment.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 4

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology; environmental health; epidemiology

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, DVM, DABVT, DAMT

Current Position Title

Professor, Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Global health
  • Neurobiology
  • Pharmacology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, ScD

Current Position Title

Emeritus Professor, Environmental Health Science

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Heavy metals
  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health in developing countries

Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, ERT, ATS, FRSC

Current Position Title

Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Port Harcourt
African Centre of Excellence
Centre for Public Health and Toxicological Research

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Heavy metals
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, DAPT, ERT

Current Position Title

Toxicologist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

NiPERA

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Metals
  • Carcinogenesis

Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public

No

Resources

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Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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