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The recent 2025 FAAM Conference received a summary overview, written by Nick Garland of Assure360, highlighting a few of the conference speakers including Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy of C&IH for his presentation, “Risk Assessment: What Have We Learned from Mineralogy, Toxicology, and Epidemiology?”  The article describes the presentation as a thought-provoking moment at the conference, referencing […]

A new research paper by C&IH called “The Empirical Metric of Mesothelial Carcinogenicity for Carbon Nanotubes and Elongate Mineral Particles” was recently published by the journal Inhalation Toxicology. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of how the physical dimensions and biopersistence of elongate mineral particles (EMPs) and high aspect ratio nanomaterials (HARNs), such as carbon […]

The Journal Frontiers in Toxicology published a new study by C&IH titled “Critical values for dimensional parameters of mesotheliomagenic mineral fibers: evidence from the dimensions and rigidity of MWCNT.” The study investigates the relationship between the physical characteristics of mineral fibers and their potential to induce mesothelioma, a type of cancer associated with exposure to […]

A new research paper in Fronters in Public Health titled “The size distribution of nanoparticles emitted from advanced manufacturing devices impacts predicted carcinogenic potential” explores how nanoparticle emissions from modern manufacturing equipment, such as 3D printers, vary in size and how these size differences influence potential health risks. New data for particles size in 3D […]

The journal Archives of Toxicology published a letter to the editor discussing a recent paper released in “Scientific Reports” on the toxic effects of elongate mineral particles.  The letter to the editor, titled “Cleavage fragments and asbestos fibers: better characterization of minerals and improved cell models are needed to elucidate toxicity differences,” highlights the need […]

C&IH would like to recognize Professor Julian Peto, FMedSci, FRS, a renowned epidemiologist with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, on his 80th birthday. Professor Peto provided significant contributions to the studies of carcinogenicity related to various environmental and occupational health factors. The so called “Peto model” that he developed in the 1980s […]

Industrial hygiene plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of workers by identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards in the workplace. Part of workplace hazard recognition involves understanding the exposure pathways associated with a hazard. Exposure pathways are the routes through which a worker may come into contact with hazardous substances or conditions. […]

The upcoming Asbestos 2025 Conference will include a lecture by C&IH Director of Research and Development, Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy called, “Risk Assessment: What Have We Learned from Mineralogy, Toxicology, and Epidemiology?”  The annual conference is sponsored by the British Occupational Health Society (BOHS) and its Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) and is taking […]

Simulation studies are a unique approach for conducting an exposure assessment, allowing hazardous conditions to be created in the controlled setting of an exposure simulation testing chamber enabling real-world scenario testing.  Simulated exposure testing can be performed for a variety of chemical and particulate substances including dusts, fumes, gases, or vapors. Why Simulation Studies Matter […]

The upcoming annual AIHA conference, taking place this year from May 19th to 21st in Kansas City, Missouri, will include an education session, “Risk Assessment and Public Health Significance of Tremolite and Talc” that will be presented by C&IH Director of Research and Development, Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy.  The session will incorporate discussions on aerosols and […]

Toxicology Reports has published a new research paper by C&IH, “Habit of Elongate Amphibole Particles as a Predictor of Mesothelial Carcinogenicity.”  Authored by C&IH Director of Research and Development, Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy along with C&IH Senior Scientific Advisor and Professor Emerita of the University of Maryland, Dr. Ann Wylie, the paper is currently available online […]

Exposure modeling can be an effective way to characterize the dispersion of airborne contaminants as part of a workplace or community exposure assessment. By using tools like air dispersion modeling, we can better understand how contaminants behave in different environments, helping to ensure safety and compliance. Air Dispersion Modeling for Exposure Assessment  Air dispersion modeling […]