Parathion

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

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 characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of parathion.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Parathion

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 hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites support public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): November 2013

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft was made available for public comment in 2014.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, 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

Assistant Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Biological and Environmental Science Commerce, TX 75428-3011

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Risk Assessment and Environmental Impact Statements
  • Cellular and molecular toxicology and mechanism of action for pesticides
  • Analytical techniques such as Western Blotting, FACS analysis, PCR, spectrophotometric analysis

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Co-Founder and Associate Director
Director

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Center for Children’s Environmental Health Research; Initiative on Environmental Quality in Childcare
School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Dr. Bradman is an environmental health scientist and expert in exposure assessment and epidemiology. His focus is on occupational and environmental exposures to pregnant women and children. He leads complex exposure and epidemiologic studies focusing on pesticides, flame retardants, emerging pollutants, VOCs, indoor air quality, and other contaminants.

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Psychology and Behavorial Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Neurobehavioral bases of cognitive, emotional and addictive function in rat, mouse and zebrafish models
  • Developmental aspects of drug and toxicant response with studies of the persisting behavioral impairments after in utero and postnatal pesticide and heavy metal exposure as well as studies of the vulnerability of adolescents to the onset of drug self-administration
  • Applications of his basic research are neurobehavioral toxicology and therapeutic drug development.

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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