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The EHRF's primary objective is sound science, specifically as it relates
to research, policy, health and environmental issues, and the sharing
of information. Critical to this mission is the collection and dissemination
of information to benefit the scientific community, regulatory agencies,
and the public. (For example, see our website on biomonitoring at www.biomonitoringinfo.org.)
In view of the fact that health and environmental issues are increasingly
complicated by political as well as scientific considerations, it is
imperative that decision-makers, whether in regulatory or industry organizations,
understand the various points of view and make decisions based on the
key scientific findings. EHRF takes pride in understanding issue dynamics,
including the need to identify experts who are able to separate fact
from claim and communicate the science in understandable terms.
EHRF will accomplish this objective in a cost-effective manner through
its national network of scientists and policy analysts. The following
are examples of the Services and Work Products EHRF will provide:
- Monographs of single research topics, or legal and/or policy analysis
with commentary.
- The Journal of Environmental Health Research - the journal will
contain peer-reviewed studies and analysis addressing key issues relevant
to the regulated community. Topics can be as broad or as narrow as
required.
- Critical reviews of the scientific literature - to enable decision-makers
to know the strengths and weaknesses of divergent views on a selected
issue, including the scientific uncertainties, and to make science-based
decisions.
- Science workshops/conferences on health and environmental safety-related
topics having relevance to sponsors. A crucial component of this service
will be the publication of the proceedings in a timely manner. For
instance, the objectives of an EHRF conference on chemical safety
assessment methods might be as follows:
- Engage a group of experts representing a range of sectors (academia,
government, and industry) to identify areas for improvement in the
current safety assessment process for chemicals;
- Provide a constructive forum for the discussion of and generation
of recommendations for addressing technical concerns regarding safety
assessment;
- Facilitate a process for resolving scientific issues of concern
in chemical safety assessment; and
- Publish the contents and results of the proceedings.
Scientists associated with EHRF are committed to the Foundation's mission
of providing sound, science-based guidance, utilizing creative problem-solving
skills, accessing the most current scientific literature, and addressing
topical issues in the most science-based and balanced manner possible.
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