Description The Committee on Toxicology (COT), established in 1947, provides oversight of studies on environmental and occupational health issues bearing on the mission of the Department of Defense (DoD). The committee, comprised of nationally recognized experts in toxicology, infectious disease, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and risk assessment, meets at least annually to review progress of ad hoc study committees and receive updates on environmental and occupational health challenges facing DoD.
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Eligible Applicants - Organization - Government Additional Eligibility Information The grant is aimed at providing scientific advice to the U.S. military and other agencies on environmental and occupational health questions. Eligible applicants include organizations and government agencies.
Funding Type other Categories of Funding Activity - Environment and Environmental Studies - Health and Medicine
Grantor Contact Information Anthony DePinto, Telephone: (202) 334-3423 Grantor Email adepinto@nas.edu Other Grantor Informaiton The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.
Additional information COT may organize workshops or symposia to review and discuss recent advances in toxicology and health risk assessments. The committee has advised the Departments of Defense and Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration on toxicology, occupational health, environmental health, and risk assessment issues.
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