Toxicological Profile for Toluene
Title: Toxicological Profile for Toluene
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 most commonly found at hazardous waste sites and in support of public health assessments at these sites.
Type of Dissemination: ISI
Timing of Review (including deferrals): September 2014
Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual
Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): ): A draft of this profile will be made available for public comment in 2015.
Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No
Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3 or fewer
Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry
Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR
Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No
| Academic and Professional Credentials | M.D., Ph.D., DABT |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Research Scientist |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Department of Environmental Health Indiana University IU Innovation Center, Room 230 2719 E. 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47408 |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
pathogenesis and mode of actions of environmental and industrial chemical-induced toxicology and carcinogenesis in rodents and their relevance to human health |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Associate Professor and BCN Area Chair
President, Michigan Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience WSU Psi Chi Advisor |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Department of Psychology Wayne State University 5057 Woodward Ave., #8307.2 Detroit, MI USA 48202 |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences | preclinical pharmacology and toxicology of abused inhalants; neurobehavioral impact of drugs; using behavioral models to probe underlying behavioral, pharmacological, neurochemical, and genetic mechanisms of the use/misuse of organic solvent inhalants. |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | MD, MSc |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Associate Professor |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México México DF, México |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Occupational and environmental health; community health; epidemiology; solvents, injuries |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments: Toluene Formal Disposition pdf icon[PDF – 629 KB]