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Toxic Chemicals in our Everyday Lives

This workshop covers basic information that all nurses should know about common toxic exposures in our homes and other environments. Compare and contrast the sciences of toxicology and pharmacology. Explore two new initiatives for cancer prevention – one for children and one for breast cancer. Be introduced to the 6-Classes approach to organizing toxic chemicals. Consider nurses roles in assessing and addressing common toxic exposures.

Chemical Class Approach

Speaker: Ariana Spentzos, PhD, a dedicated Science and Policy Associate at the Green Science Policy Institute

Our Body Burdens

Speaker: Catherine Dodd, PhD, RN, FAAN, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments

A Toxicology Primer

Speaker: Barbara Sattler RN, DrPH, FAAN, Professor Emeritus, University of San Francisco

Vulnerabilities During Prenatal & Early Childhood

Speaker: Karen Duderstadt RN, PhD, FAAN, Professor Emeritus, University of California San Francisco

Six Classes of Chemicals

Speaker: Carol Kwiatkowski PhD, Executive Director, The Endocrine Disruption Exchange

Preventing Childhood Cancer & Breast Cancer

Speakers:
Molly Jacobs, MPH, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production

Sharima Rasanayagam, PhD, Director of Science, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners

Nurses & Advocacy

Speaker: Catherine Dodd, PhD, RN, FAAN, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments