Dr. Birnbaum is a toxicologist whose research focuses on the pharmacokinetic behavior of environmental chemicals; mechanisms of actions of toxicants, including endocrine disruption; and linking of real-world exposures to health effects. Her research expertise, extensive activity within the scientific community, and skills as an administrator and leader will be great assets in her new role directing NIEHS.
Since 1989 Dr. Birnbaum has worked at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development. During that time she has served as a senior toxicologist in the National Center for Environmental Assessment, the Division Director for the Experimental Toxicology Division and the Human Studies Division, and Acting Associate Director for Health of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory.
In his announcement, Dr. Kington also thanked Samuel Wilson, M.D., for his dedicated service as Acting Director at NIEHS for over a year.
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