Area of focus

Flame retardants

Flame retardants are chemicals incorporated into many consumer products, such as electronics and home furnishings, in order to meet fire safety standards. Flame retardants have been associated with a variety of health effects, including cancer.

(1) Active Projects
  • Assessing new methods for measuring occupational exposure to flame retardants

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(2) Completed Projects
  • Investigation of exposure to flame retardants among electronic waste recycling workers

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  • Environmental contaminants and breast cancer in young women

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