TORONTO (PRWEB)
June 15, 2023

When in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers develop new assays on their instruments, they need to perform reproducibility studies, typically with a minimum of two external lab partners, in order to demonstrate the robustness and reliability of a test and to demonstrate that the test can be reliably performed by other laboratories using the same or similar equipment and methods.

Register for this webinar to learn the key capabilities IVD manufacturers should seek when choosing a trusted lab partner.

Join Greg Baschkopf, Sr. Director IVD Services and Innovation, Quest Diagnostics; and Neelam Dhiman, PhD, Director of Science, Molecular Infectious Diseases, Quest esoteric facility at Lewisville, TX; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Texas A&M University, for the live webinar on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Reproducibility Studies: Key Questions for IVD Manufacturers When Selecting a Lab Testing Partner.

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Greenfat | Men’s Pro-Aging Formula, Women’s Pro-Aging Formula and Omega3 Capsules

“Since I was a kid, holistic health and the power of essential oils have been ingrained in me; it was something my father spent his life studying, advocating for, and healing others with,” said Bill Keith, founder and CEO of Greenfat and former CEO and founder of Perfect Snacks

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
June 15, 2023

On a mission to rework the conversation around aging, today Bill Keith, former CEO and founder of Perfect Snacks, announces the launch of Greenfat (http://www.greenfat.com): A first-of-its-kind line of pro-aging formulas, made of the highest-quality essential fatty acids, derived from plants.

Greenfat’s oils and capsules deliver five Essential Fatty Acid chains and include naturally-occurring phytonutrients, enzymes and peptides from nutrient-dense plants. Combined together, the oils deliver a potent formula to support better overall health, specifically promoting energy and hormonal balance, and help the body’s systems function more effectively.

“Since I was a kid, holistic health and the power of essential oils have been ingrained in me; it was something my father spent his life studying, advocating for, and healing others with,” said Keith. “Following the acquisition of Perfect Snacks, I experienced a health scare of my own that drove me to revisit and experiment with the tried-and-tested formulas I knew had the power to heal. What I didn’t know at the time was how life-changing these formulas would be; not just for my health and energy, but for me to show up for the people and things I love. At that moment, I knew I wasn’t done sharing the power of whole foods as medicine, and Greenfat became my next passion quest.”

Keith brought together a group of industry colleagues and experts, including longtime friend and colleague Ashley Koff, RD, and Alex Sourry, Greenfat’s president and co-founder, to craft a line of men’s and women’s formulas, now available exclusively on its website: http://www.greenfat.com.

Sourry expressed that Bill’s ability to build successful brands is well-known, but what truly motivated Sourry to join him on this venture went beyond industry expertise. It was Bill’s unwavering passion to share the transformative power of health and vitality with others, stemming from the profound impact these products had on his own life.

Sourry added, “Bill’s energy is contagious and inspiring to anyone in his orbit. We aspire to inspire a new perspective on aging, encouraging individuals to reconsider their approach. We aim to shift the focus towards ‘feeling better and embracing a fulfilling life throughout the aging process,’ with a goal to empower people by emphasizing that this is in their control and much more attainable than commonly perceived.”

Greenfat’s flagship products include a Men’s Pro-Aging Formula (oil), a Women’s Pro-Aging Formula (oil), and premium Omega3 Capsules, comprised of Essential Fatty Acids (deemed “essential” because the body doesn’t produce them naturally; they can only be obtained from food).

Greenfat’s Portfolio of Products:

Men’s Pro-Aging Formula | Made of plant-sourced Essential Fats from nine nutritious foods with five Essential Fatty Acid chains (ALA, SDA, EPA, and DHA, plus, GLA from Ahiflower Oil), Vitamin E from Wheat Germ Oil and Plant Sterols from Pumpkin Seed Oil — all foods specifically chosen for the male body to support all-around life performance. ($59.00 for 32 servings)

Women’s Pro-Aging Formula | Made of plant-sourced Essential Fats from nine nutritious foods with five Essential Fatty Acid chains (ALA, SDA, EPA, and DHA, plus, GLA from Ahiflower Oil and Evening Primrose Oil), and Vitamin E from Wheat Germ Oil — all foods specifically chosen for the female body to support all-around life performance. ($59.00 for 32 servings)

Omega3 Capsules | Made of plant-sourced Essential Fats from four nutritious foods with five Essential Fatty Acid chains (ALA, SDA, EPA, and DHA, plus, GLA from Ahiflower Oil). Omega-3s play an important role in supporting cardiovascular, skin, eye and hormonal health, as well as cognitive function. ($45.00 for 30 servings)

All Greenfat products include variations of the following functional ingredients, and are vegan, non-GMO, keto-friendly, and third-party tested:

• AHIFLOWER OIL | Omega-3 (SDA) + Omega 6 (GLA)
• WHEAT GERM OIL | Vitamin E
• CHIA SEED OIL | Omega-3 (ALA)
• RICE BRAN OIL | Antioxidant oryzanol
• ALGAE OIL | Omega-3 (DHA) + (EPA)
• HEMP SEED OIL | Omega-3 (ALA) + Omega-6 (GLA)
• EVENING PRIMROSE OIL | Omega-6 (GLA)
• SEA BUCKTHORN OIL | Vitamins A, C, K, and phytosterols
• MUSHROOM OIL | Vitamin D2
• PUMPKIN SEED OIL | Plant Sterols

To learn more about Greenfat’s story, founder and first-of-its-kind, pro-aging formulas, visit http://www.greenfat.com.

About Greenfat

Greenfat is a first-of-its-kind line of pro-aging formulas, made with the highest-quality essential fatty acids, derived from plants.

Founded by Bill Keith after his own journey to better health, Greenfat’s oils and capsules deliver five Essential Fatty Acid chains and include naturally-occurring phytonutrients, enzymes and peptides from nutrient-dense plants.

Combined together, the oils deliver a potent formula to support overall health, specifically promoting energy, hormonal balance and helping the body’s systems function more effectively.

Greenfat launched in June 2023 and offers three products — Men’s Pro-Aging Formula (oil), a Women’s Pro-Aging Formula (oil), and premium Omega3 Capsules.

To learn more about Greenfat’s story, founder and first-of-its-kind, pro-aging formulas, visit http://www.greenfat.com.

“This clinic is a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of our patients and offer excellent customer service/care to the Collegiate Village community. I look forward to helping the community work to achieve their optimal level of function.” ~ Jasmine McAuley PT, DPT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (PRWEB)
June 15, 2023

Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT) is pleased to announce their newest clinic has opened today in Tallahassee, FL located at 2121 W. Tennessee St. Suite 3, the clinic is TOSPT’s 5th location.

Jasmine McAuley, PT, DPT, will serve as the primary treating physical therapist for Collegiate Village.

TOSPT specializes in providing exceptional physical therapy through a combination of evidence-based practice, care excellence, and clinical excellence. Services offered from the Collegiate Village clinic will include sports and performance physical therapy, balance dizziness and fall prevention, chronic pain physical therapy, workplace injury and prevention therapy and more.

“I am excited to be opening this new location in Collegiate Village and to be a part of the TOSPT team,” says McAuley. “This clinic is a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of our patients and offer excellent customer service/care to the Collegiate Village community. I look forward to helping the community work to achieve their optimal level of function.”

For more information about the new Collegiate Village clinic and a full list of TOSPT’s services and offerings, please visit tospt.com. To book an appointment with Jasmine, please call 850-985-9221.

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About Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT) is a Florida-based, private physical therapy practice group. As a proud member of the Confluent Health family, TOSPT positively impacts patients’ lives by delivering the best care and results through proven research, innovative treatments and technologies, and an approach that treats patients like family. For more information, visit tospt.com, or find them on Facebook at @tosptfl.

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Designatronics committed to securing future of manufacturing on Long Island.

Through our SDP/SI brand, we deliver components and services with world-class quality to industrial and commercial OEMs, and we know that access to manufacturing training is critical to developing local talent for our future.

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. (PRWEB)
June 15, 2023

A partnership between Designatronics, Inc. and other Long Island manufacturers, including Oerlikon Metco, Schivo Medical, Precipart and Thuro Metal Products, will expand the regions manufacturing workforce through enhanced training. Joining together in support of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center located at the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College, the group purchased and donated state-of-the-art CNC equipment, STAR Swiss Style Lathe with Bar Feeder.

“The partnership and investment in Suffolk County Community College reflect Designatronics’ commitment to the community and to supporting the aerospace, defense, medical, automation, and robotics industries,” said Robert Kufner, CEO and President of Designatronics. “Through our SDP/SI brand, we deliver components and services with world-class quality to industrial and commercial OEMs, and we know that access to manufacturing training is critical to developing local talent for our future.”

Offering a variety of courses designed to develop and upgrade skills in manufacturing, the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center is for machinists already working in the field as well as those entering the workforce. Programs include CNC Operator, Welding, Mastercam, and more.

“One of our goals has been to find new ways to encourage students and the local workforce to consider manufacturing as a worthwhile career path,” said Maureen Rubendall, Director of Human Resources. “With this in mind, we have developed a Manufacturing Advancement Scholarship Program designed to enrich the skills and knowledge of our employees. Two scholarships are awarded each fall, and spring semester to those employees interested in advancing their level of expertise in CNC machining. The scholarship covers full tuition at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, and a Certificate is awarded upon successful completion.”

With a focus on workforce development, Suffolk County Community College marked the completion of the Renewable Energy / STEM Center on the Michael J. Grant Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1, 2023. The 26,000-square-foot center is a “net zero” building. Optimized for efficiency, a net-zero building generates energy onsite using renewable resources in the quantity required for onsite consumption. Representatives from Designatronics were on hand to celebrate the space and the commitment to the community.

About Designatronics

Designatronics, Inc. manages its brands to develop comprehensive mechanical and electromechanical solutions optimizing value in the global markets that are served. Integrated design, engineering, and manufacturing are under one roof. SDP/SI, ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D certified, provides mechanical based engineering and manufacturing solutions. 88,000 standard inch and metric small mechanical components are available for fast turnaround. SDP/SI specializes in high-quality machined parts, molded components, synchronous belt drives, precision gears, and subassemblies, offering customized design. QTC METRIC GEARS supplies North America with metric gears and gear products. Bearings and other mechanical components are offered by QBC – the bearing marketplace. Wybur Tools manufactures long-lasting carbide and HSS burs. For more information, visit http://www.designatronics.com.

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MAN v FAT and Koa Health partner to transform men’s mental and physical health – Photo courtesy of MAN v FAT

Social norms and a tendency to downplay mental and physical health symptoms mean men are less likely to get help. Leading digital mental health provider, Koa Health, and men’s health community, MAN v FAT have spent the past 11 months working together to transform men’s mental and physical health.

LONDON and BOSTON (PRWEB)
June 15, 2023

MAN v FAT partnered with Koa Health to offer their members a “player-led” approach to mental health via Koa’s flagship mental wellbeing app, Koa Foundations

Exceptional results include 71% uptake following launch and 31% monthly active usage with 9 out of 10 Koa Foundations activities marked useful

Leading digital mental health provider, Koa Health, and 8,000-member men’s health community, MAN v FAT have spent the past 11 months working together to build a customized mental health strategy, including evidence-based mental wellbeing support to MAN v FAT members.

Social norms, a reluctance to talk and a tendency to downplay health symptoms more generally mean men are less likely to seek help for depression, anxiety and stressful life events. To make matters worse, men often face both self-stigma and social stigma when showing emotions like sadness and talking about anxiety, low mood, or stress.

“Smooth, friction-free access to mental health support is especially crucial for men, as studies show that men are more reluctant to seek help for mental health issues,” said Dr. Chuk Anyaegbuna, Head of Clinical Services, Koa Health, “ Additionally, persistently high levels of stress and other mental health struggles are linked to physical health challenges such as weight changes, cardiac and immune system problems, trouble sleeping, and more.”

“We’re fighting hard in our community to normalize men’s challenges with mental health which is why raising the issue and providing support for us is so integral,” said Richard Crick, Head of MAN v FAT, “Having Koa Foundations as part of our player membership is important as it gives members a place to get self-help on topics such as anxiety, depression and issues with sleep. There’s no doubt that learning coping techniques for these issues through Koa’s app better equips them to take on their battle with fat, and win!”

“Mental health is integral to whole-body health,” said Jennifer Gendron, Chief Commercial Officer at Koa Health, “Common challenges such as anxious thoughts, job stress, and trouble sleeping impact physical and mental wellbeing. Together, MAN v FAT and Koa Health hope to equip men in the UK and around the world with the tools they need to take care of body and mind.”

Through Koa Foundations, Koa Health’s clinically validated mental wellbeing app, MAN v FAT offers members access to self-guided and stigma-free digital-first mental health support via a range of quick but effective, person-focused activities that reinforce MAN v FAT’s health-first approach to whole-body wellbeing for men. Working in close collaboration, the teams at both organizations customized communications and built a strategic plan to boost mental health for MAN v FAT members, including incentives to maximize uptake and engagement.

The partnership’s results have been exceptional, especially as compared to research into average engagement for digital health apps in a real-world environment, with 71% uptake among eligible members and 31% active monthly use.

MAN v FAT members actively engaged with Koa Foundations, utilizing the full platform, accessing all of the modalities and marking 93% of activities useful. Activities to deal with stress and audios to improve sleep were among the most popular. This aligned with the top two reasons members cited for using the app, trouble sleeping and feeling stressed as well as the times of day they most frequently engaged with Foundations—at the end of the workday, and just before bed.

“Koa Foundations has been a fantastic addition to our MAN v FAT membership offer. The feedback we’ve had from members is really positive and it appears to have been beneficial for guys of all ages within the MAN v FAT program,” said Matt Hudson, Head of

Marketing, MAN v FAT, “We’re looking forward to developing this relationship and ensuring our members make regular use of what’s on offer!”

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CONTACTS

Koa Health Press Office: KoaHealthUK@Missive.co.uk

About MAN v FAT

MAN v FAT has been helping men across the UK and Australia lose weight since 2014 through its online resources and real-life weight loss programs, including MAN v FAT Football, which combines weekly weigh-ins and small-sided league games with qualified referees, trophies and medals. Since the football program launched in 2016, more than 430,000lb have been shed collectively – equating to more than 40,000 footballs.

Initially a weight loss program, MAN v FAT has become a wide-ranging wellbeing offer for men of all ages.

About Koa Health

Koa Health is a leading digital provider of workplace mental health solutions, helping business leaders care for high-performing teams. Backed by investors including Telefónica, Ancora Finance Group and Wellington Partners, Koa Health’s solutions are comprehensive, credible and conclusive. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Koa Health has operations in Barcelona, the US and the UK. Koa Health partners with leading clinicians and academics including Massachusetts General Hospital, University College of London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

For more information, please visit http://www.koahealth.com

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“Our meetings serve a vital role in making sure that all stakeholders are working together to speed up the delivery of treatments to our families.” – Jamshid Arjomand, PhD, chief science officer

RANDOLPH, Mass. (PRWEB)
June 15, 2023

The FSHD Society’s 30th annual International Research Congress (IRC) opened today in Milan Italy. The meeting gathers researchers, clinicians, patients and families, advocacy leaders, industry scientists, and regulators from around the world to focus on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). FSHD is a rare, hereditary muscle-weakening condition that affects an estimated one million men, women, and children worldwide. It is marked by life-long, progressive loss of muscle function and causes significant pain, fatigue, and disability. There is currently no medication to slow or halt the progression of symptoms.

Held this year on June 15-16, the IRC covers a broad span of research including the genetics, epigenetics, pathobiology, novel drug targets, outcome measures and clinical trials. The Society has funded research leading to the discovery of the genetic mechanism of FSHD, identification of therapeutic targets, and validation of clinical trial outcome measures. The Society also played a key role in launching the now 21-center international FSHD Clinical Trial Research Network, providing infrastructure for several ongoing clinical trials.

This year, the Society is holding a special session on pediatric FSHD. Most FSHD researchers and companies have focused on adult patients, even though the majority of people begin to manifest symptoms in childhood or adolescence. “We want to highlight research progress and gaps in our understanding of FSHD in children,” says Jamshid Arjomand, PhD, chief science officer of the FSHD Society. “It’s likely that future treatments will be most effective when given early in the course of the disease, so we need to be proactive to make sure the research is there to ensure that children will have access to treatments.”

On the day preceding the IRC, the FSHD Society is hosting its annual Industry Collaborative Workshop for biopharmaceutical companies. The workshop will review the current state of trial readiness, including genetic testing, imaging markers, and clinical outcomes to seek alignment around approaches to addressing critical gaps.

The IRC will be followed on June 17-18 by the World FSHD Alliance’s annual summit, a meeting of FSHD patient advocacy groups from 25 countries. With the prospect of new treatments coming on the market over the next few years, the alliance focuses on developing country-by-country strategies to ensure that patients everywhere will have access to these treatments.

“Our meetings serve a vital role in making sure that all stakeholders are working together to speed up the delivery of treatments to our families,” said Arjomand.

About the FSHD Society

The FSHD Society is the world’s largest research-focused patient organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), one of the most prevalent forms of muscular dystrophy. The Society has catalyzed major advancements and is accelerating the development of treatments and a cure to end the pain, disability, and suffering endured by one million people worldwide who live with FSHD. The FSHD Society has transformed the landscape for FSHD research and is committed to making sure that no one faces this disease alone. The Society offers a community of support, news, and information through its website at https://www.fshsociety.org.

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Momentum Refresh – universally designed mobile restroom

“It’s time for change and the future of disability rights and support is very bright. There is no better time than now to lead the path for true inclusion, opportunity, and access,” states Nagle.

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 14, 2023

Momentum, a Southern California-based nonprofit, today announced its support of the Writers Guild of America West’s (WGAW) Disability Committee through the donation of its new Refresh vehicle on June 14 for writers with disabilities to have reasonable accommodations needed at picket line locations.

Honorary member of the WGAW’s Disability Committee and Momentum Board of Director member Margaret Nagle tapped the organization to provide accessibility and equity to all writers through Refresh, a first-of-its-kind, mobile restroom resource.

“I know how important it is to have the voice of every member of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) heard on the picket lines. Momentum’s Refresh vehicle allows writers with disabilities to participate in this effort by offering a safe, sanitary restroom option with specialized apparatus, so they don’t have to sacrifice personal hygiene and sanitation, said Nagle, an award-winning screenwriter, and human rights activist.

The Momentum Refresh vehicle will be located at WGAW picket line at Sony Studios in Culver City on June 14, 2023, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., to give greater access for members of the WGAW community who have limited mobility and a minimally compliant ADA restroom is not sufficient.

“Refresh offers a universal design that provides additional accommodations to meet a basic need. Our solution provides reasonable accommodations that allow people to participate within their community that otherwise might not be able to do so because of a lack of accessibility,” said Momentum President and CEO Lori Anderson.

Momentum Refresh is a resource for businesses that rely on community support and guest attendance. With 8+ million people in the United States needing personal care assistance, an ADA-compliant restroom is insufficient. Venues are missing guest engagement and revenue opportunities. Momentum Refresh’s universally designed mobile personal care vehicle is one solution that enables businesses to provide reasonable accommodations for bringing restroom equity.

“It’s time for change and the future of disability rights and support is very bright. There is no better time than now to lead the path for true inclusion, opportunity, and access,” states Nagle.

Venues and studios can rent Momentum Refresh restrooms for a full or half-day, including a driver and Refresh Ambassador. For information about renting or leasing Momentum Refresh contact (844) 782-2211 or info@momentumrefresh.org. There is never a cost for the individual using Momentum Refresh.

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About Momentum

For over 75 years, Momentum has provided innovative services and resources for children and adults to maximize their independence. The organization remains true to our mission of advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of children and adults with disabilities and medical conditions. Momentum provides an array of individualized resources so children and adults can choose how they want to live their day-to-day lives.: https://www.momentum4all.org or Facebook page at facebook.com/momentum4all.

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This timely and essential day-long virtual conference will provide updates on risk evaluation, risk management, new chemical review, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and more.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
June 14, 2023

The full program, including session details and confirmed speakers for the 7th annual Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) conference, “TSCA Reform — Seven Years Later,” from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT) on June 29, 2023, is detailed below. This timely and essential day-long virtual conference will provide updates on risk evaluation, risk management, new chemical review, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and more.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health are pleased once again to present this complimentary day-long exploration of the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments. ELI is an accredited Continuing Legal Education (CLE) provider in Vermont and Pennsylvania; full CLE information is available on the registration page.

Full Agenda (subject to change):

8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.

Welcome

Madison Calhoun, Senior Manager, Educational Programs, ELI

8:05 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Reflections on the Current State of TSCA Implementation

Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C

Robert M. Sussman, Principal, Sussman & Associates

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Morning Keynote Discussion

Michal Ilana Freedhoff, Ph.D., Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Panel 1: Risk Evaluation

This panel will discuss various aspects of EPA’s risk evaluation of chemical substances. Our experts will touch on topics such as: EPA’s potential use of European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) data, EPA’s use of new approach methodologies (NAM), the effectiveness of a “whole chemical approach” to risk determinations, the incorporation of cumulative risk assessment (CRA) approaches, and more.

• Eve C. Gartner, Director, Crosscutting Toxics Strategies, Earthjustice, Moderator
• David B. Fischer, Counsel, Keller & Heckman LLP
• Rashmi Joglekar, Ph.D., Associate Director, Science & Policy, Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (PRHE), University of California, San Francisco
• Jeffery Morris, Ph.D., Director, Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA
• Jennifer Sass, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Natural Resources Defense Council
• Further speakers to be announced

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Panel 2: Risk Management

This panel will discuss EPA’s authority under the Lautenberg Amendments to manage chemical risks and options for deploying its authority. Panelists will address how EPA manages workplace risks, enforcement mechanisms for risk management restrictions, whether EPA’s risk management rulemakings are adequately addressing environmental justice (EJ) concerns, potential legal challenges to final risk management rules, and more.

• Jim Jones, President, J. Jones Environmental, Moderator
• Jonathan Kalmuss-Katz, Supervising Senior Attorney, Earthjustice
• W. Caffey Norman, Senior Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
• Brian Symmes, Acting Director, Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, EPA
• Meredith Williams, Director, California Department of Toxic Substances Control

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Special Lunch Discussion with Former Toxics Assistant Administrators

• Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C, Moderator
• James V. Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant, B&C
• Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, Partner, Baker Botts LLP
• Lynn R. Goldman, M.D., Michael and Lori Milken Dean, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
• Jim Jones, President, J. Jones Environmental
• Further speakers to be announced

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Panel 3: New Chemical Review

The TSCA New Chemicals Program (NCP) was significantly revised by the 2016 Amendments, and what the law requires has been vigorously debated. This panel will discuss opportunities for transparency, processes to guide new chemical review, new approaches to assess chemical risks, protection of workers, TSCA Section 5(e) orders, recent trends with EPA’s review of new chemical substances, and more.

• Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, Partner, Baker Botts LLP, Moderator
• Shari Barash, Acting Director, New Chemicals Division, EPA
• Maria Doa, Ph.D., Senior Director, Chemicals Policy, Environmental Defense Fund
• Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, B&C
• Further speakers to be announced

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Panel 4: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

This panel will discuss the unique role of TSCA, as compared to other EPA programs, in addressing the issue of PFAS. Our experts will address subjects such as: laws EPA implements to address PFAS, EPA’s working definition of PFAS, EPA’s TSCA PFAS testing strategy, the upcoming PFAS reporting rule under TSCA, and more.

• Steve Risotto, Senior Director, Chemical Products & Technology, American Chemistry Council, Moderator
• Emily Donovan, Co-Founder, Clean Cape Fear
• Matt Klasen, PFAS Council Manager, EPA
• Further speakers to be announced

5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Concluding Remarks and Adjournment

Jordan Diamond, President, ELI

Join B&C, ELI, the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, leading experts, and distinguished keynote speakers for a robust exploration of the issues and regulations surrounding TSCA. This event is free and open to the public, but you must register by June 27, 2023.

Full program and registration available online.

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