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UNC Superfund Research Program

UNC Superfund Research Program. Advances the scientific knowledge required to understand and reduce risks to human health associated with high priority Superfund chemicals. http://www.sph.unc.edu/srp Funded by NIEHS (P42 ES005948) . Biomedical Research.

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UNC Superfund Research Program

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  1. UNC Superfund Research Program Advances the scientific knowledge required to understand and reduce risks to human health associated with high priority Superfund chemicals. http://www.sph.unc.edu/srp Funded by NIEHS (P42 ES005948)

  2. Biomedical Research • How dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs ) damage DNA • Metabolism of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the body • Influence of maternal cadmium exposure on newborn birth weight

  3. Remediation (Cleanup) Research • How well PAH-contaminated soilis cleaned up using bioremediation • Development of passive sampling devices to measure longer term environmental exposures

  4. Research TranslationGetting Science into Application

  5. Sharing science with teachers and other audiences Summer professional development institute, joint with APNEP.

  6. Building capacity within state agencies to map well water contamination County Averages and Number of Wells Sampled

  7. Engaging communities around contaminated sites Horton Iron & Metal NPL site: ship-breaking activities led to PAH/PCB/metal/asbestos contamination of sediments and soil. Badin Lake: fish contaminated with PCBs from aluminum smelting facility.

  8. Increasing student understanding of research translation SRP trainees visit Ward Transformer NPL site in “Superfund 101”.

  9. We’re delighted that you’re here! We look forward to working with you this week and receiving your feedback. Kathleen Gray Research Translation Core Leader 919-966-9799, kgray@unc.edu

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