Daniele Staskal Wikoff, Ph.D.

Toxicology practice leader

PHONE (512) 351-7178
FAX (512) 382-6945
E-MAIL dwikoff@toxstrategies.com
ADDRESS 9390 Research Blvd
Suite 250
Austin, TX 78759

Professional Profile

Dr. Daniele Staskal Wikoff is the Toxicology Practice Leader at ToxStrategies, based in Austin, Texas. With seven years of experience in the fields of toxicology and risk assessment, she specializes in evaluating potential human health risks associated with exposure to contaminants in environmental media (air, water, and soil), the food chain, consumer products and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Staskal Wikoff has evaluated the health effects and conducted risk assessments for a wide variety of compounds including polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans, PCBs, PAHs, VOCs, and metals. She also has extensive experience assessing the toxicology, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, human exposure, and risks of brominated flame retardants. Dr. Staskal Wikoff has conducted quantitative microbial risk assessments based on human exposure to a variety of pathogenic organisms and also has significant experience with study design, implementation and analysis of biomonitoring investigations. When evaluating the human health risk associated with exposure to these compounds, her roles typically involve assessment and incorporation of toxicokinetic data, hazard identification, biologically-based mechanisms of action, and evaluation of dose/response relationships. She has assisted in the preparation of reports for submission to public entities as well as state, regional and federal regulatory agencies. Additionally, Dr. Staskal Wikoff has experience with Registration, Evaluation & Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) and has managed the data evaluation process for the registration of multiple compounds.

Dr. Staskal Wikoff is active in the scientific community; she regularly participates in the peer review process for a number of scientific journals and has participated on an EPA expert review panel. Also, Dr. Staskal Wikoff served as a Co-Chair for the 30th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants held in San Antonio in 2010.