Evaluation of tools for assessing organic chemicals for human health and ecological exposure and risk assessment

Society uses thousands of chemicals and the potential risks to humans and the environment for the vast majority of these chemicals are largely unknown. It is not feasible to measure all of the chemicals and there are substantial data gaps; therefore, models are required to screen and evaluate chemicals for potential exposures and risks to humans and the environment and to address data gaps. ARC Arnot Research & Consulting develops models for screening-level exposure and risk assessment. There is a need to test these models. This project includes the development of monitoring databases and subsequent testing of the models.

Faculty Supervisor:

Roberta Fulthorpe

Student:

Alicia Falls

Partner:

ARC Arnot Research and Consulting Inc.

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

University of Toronto