UW Superfund Research Program

Frequently eating domoic acid–contaminated shellfish can impact your brain Regular consumption of shellfish contaminated by a common marine toxin can cause molecular changes in the brain, even at levels below regulatory limits

Join us on December 9th for a lecture by former NIEHS Director Linda Birnbaum!

Registration is open now for the inaugural Omenn Lecture in Environmental Health, featuring Dr. Linda Birnbaum, former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

The title of her talk is "Dioxins vs. “Forever” Chemicals: The Politicization of Science."

Time: 12:30 to 1:30 pm PST, with in-person reception to follow.
Location: Attend in person at the UW Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, Room 155 (seating is limited). Or attend virtually via Zoom. Register for in-person or virtual attendance at this link: https://deohs.washington.edu/omenn-lecture

The Omenn Lecture in Environmental Health honors Dr. Gilbert S. Omenn, former dean of the UW School of Public Health.

UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences