Unlocking the Mysteries of PFAS: Insights from a Board-Certified Toxicologist

PFAS Toxicity with Janet Anderson, PhD, DABT, Principal Toxicologist with GSI Environmental

Summary:
Janet Anderson is a principal toxicologist with GSI and a board-certified toxicologist.

She specializes in regulatory toxicology and toxicology for emerging contaminants.

PFAS stands for per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances.

It's a large and diverse class of man-made chemicals with varying concerns for human health with exposure.

Defining a safe level of exposure for different PFAS is challenging.

Janet's role as a scientist is to bring the best available science and interpretation.

Different regulatory agencies may have different interpretations of the science.

The goal is to help inform clients and stakeholders of different answers and approaches..

The biggest challenge is the risk communication and risk management around PFAS.

Janet works closely with clients to come up with a consistent approach based on the best interpretation of the science.

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