PUBLICATIONS

Abstracts and Presentations

2011

Diliberto, J.J., Sirinek, L., Burkhalter, B., Wikoff, D.S., Hixon, G., Becker, J., Patterson, D.G., Turner, W., Tachovsky, J.A., Birnbaum, L.S., Haws, L.C. Endometriosis in a cohort of women living in the Kanawha River Valley in West Virginia: Blood levels of non-dioxin-like PCBs and relationship with BMI and age. Presented at Dioxin 2011, August 21-25, 2011. Brussels, Belgium.

Haws, L.C., DeVito, M.J., Walker, N.J., Harris, M.A., Tachovsky, J.A., Birnbaum, L.S., Farland, W.H., Wikoff, D.S. Development of a consensus-based weighting framework for evaluating estimates of relative potency for dioxin-like compounds that includes consideration of data from human cells. Presented at Dioxin 2011, August 21-25, 2011. Brussels, Belgium.

Haws, L.C., Fitzgerald, L., Burkhalter, B., Harris, M., Wikoff, D.S. Assessment of the US EPA's proposed toxicological values for TCDD for regulation of dioxin-like compounds in foods: bridging the science divide in a global market. Presented at Dioxin 2011, August 21-25, 2011. Brussels, Belgium.

Rowlands, J.C., Urban, J., Wikoff, D.S., Budinsky, R. The presence and estimated functional effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the AIP, ARNT, HSP90AA1, AND HSP90AB1 loci in the human population. Presented at Dioxin 2011, August 21-25, 2011. Brussels, Belgium.

Thomas, R.S., Rowlands, J.C., Budinsky, R.A., Thompson, C.M., Urban, J.D., Dombkowski, A. Genomic approaches for relative potency assessment. Presented at Dioxin 2011, August 21-25, 2011. Brussels, Belgium.

Wikoff, D.S., Thompson, C., Walker, N., DeVito, M., Harris, M., Birnbaum, L. Haws, L. Derivation of relative potency estimates using benchmark dose modeling: a case study with TCDF. Presented at Dioxin 2011, August 21-25, 2011. Brussels, Belgium.

Budinsky, R., J. Urban, and J.C. Rowlands. An evaluation of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator gene. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Ceder, R., M. Merne, J.-A. Nilsson, C. Staab, J.-O. Höög, C.M. Thompson, and R.C. Grafström. Toxicogenomic profiling of formaldehyde-exposed normal and transformed human oral keratinocytes. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Fitzgerald, L., B. Burkhalter, J. Urban, D. Staskal, M. Harris, and L. Haws. VOC serum levels in the general U.S. population: An analysis of the 2003-2004 NHANES dataset. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Haws, L., D. Proctor, C. Thompson, and M. Harris. Research Plan to Fill Data gaps in the Mode of Action for Cancer Risk Assessment of Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Kim, S., C.M. Thompson, A.K. Kopec, M.A. Harris, and T.R. Zacharewski. Comparison of basal and CrVI-mediated solute carrier gene expression in rodent duodenal epithelium. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Proctor, D., C. Thompson, L. Haws, and M. Harris. Use of Mode of Action and Pharmacokinetic Findings to Inform the Cancer Risk Assessment of Ingested Cr(VI): A Case Study. P resented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Proctor, D. and B. Meek. Using Mode of Action Data to Guide Quantitative Cancer Risk Assessment: A Case Study of Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Staskal-Wikoff, D., R. Budinsky, and J.C. Rowlands. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human aryl hydrocarbon receptor interacting protein (AIP) gene from six ethnic populations. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Thompson, C., C. Perry, D. Gaylor, A. Tachovsky, B. Burkhalter, and L. Haws. Derivation of an oral reference dose and drinking water screening level for sulfolane using benchmark dose modeling. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

Urban, J., L. Fitzgerald, B. Burkhalter, D. Staskal, M. Harris, and L. Haws. BTEX serum levels in the general U.S. population: An analysis of 2003-2004 NHANES dataset. Presented at the Society of Toxicology's 50th Annual Meeting, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.

2010

Harris, M., J.A. Tachovsky, D. Staskal-Wikoff, L. Aylward, B. Burkhalter, T. Simon, L. Haws. Serum concentrations of dioxin-like compounds in a population in midland michigan: an evaluation of the impact of soil exposures. Presented at Dioxin 2010, September 12-17, 2010, San Antonio, TX.

Harris, M., J.A. Tachovsky, D. Staskal-Wikoff, T. Simon, B. Burkhalter, J. Urban, and L. Haws. Assessment of the Impact of Various Soil Cleanup Levels on Serum Concentrations of Dioxin-Like Compounds in Humans. Presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of Society of Toxicology. March 7-11, 2010. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Haws, L. Biomonitoring - A Tool for Assessing Community Exposures to Air Toxics. Presented at the Air Quality 2010 conference, hosted by the University of Texas School of Law, on November 19, 2010.

Haws, L., J.A. Tachovsky, D. Staskal-Wikoff, L. Aylward, B. Burkhalter, J. Urban, T. Simon, M. Harris. An evaluation of the influence of different soil cleanup levels on the concentration of dioxin-like compounds in human serum. Presented at Dioxin 2010, September 12-17, 2010, San Antonio, TX.

Haws, L. Biomonitoring: The Circle of Life. Presented in the Oil and Gas special session, at the 22nd Annual Texas Environmental Superconference, August 5-6, 2010, Austin, TX.

Staskal-Wikoff, D., B. Burkhalter, H. Stapleton, M. Harris. PBDEs in Newark Bay sediments. Presented at Dioxin 2010, September 12-17, 2010, San Antonio, TX.

Tachovsky, J.A. and L. Haws. Application of principal components analysis and sequential gaussian simulation to a comprehensive soil sampling dataset to predict PCDD/F concentrations in Midland, MI. Presented at Dioxin 2010, September 12-17, 2010, San Antonio, TX.

Tachovsky, A., D. Staskal, J. Urban, M.A. Harris, and L. Haws. Assessment of Environmental Data Collected in a Community With Numerous Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Facilities. Presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of Society of Toxicology. March 7-11, 2010. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tachovsky, J.A. and L. Haws. Geostatistical estimation of soil PCDD/F TEQ using Sequential Gaussian Simulation and the aggregation of results in Midland, MI. Presented at the Society for Risk Analysis annual meeting, December 5-8, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT.

Urban, J., B. Burkhalter, J.A. Tachovsky, L. Haws, M. Harris. Evaluation of polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) in newark bay sediment. Presented at Dioxin 2010, September 12-17, 2010, San Antonio, TX.

2009

Haws, LC, DeVito, MJ, Walker, NJ, Birnbaum, LS, Farland, WH, Harris, MA, Tachovsky, JA, Unice, KM, Scott, PK, Staskal-Wikoff, DF. Development of distributions of relative potency estimates to quantitatively assess uncertainty inherent in the TEFs for dioxin-like compounds: a proposed consensus-based weighting. Presented at Dioxin 2009. Beijing, China.

Staskal-Wikoff, DF, Harris, MA, Haws, LC, Birnbaum, LS, Tachovsky, JA. Probabilistic evaluation of cancer and non-cancer risk associated with exposure to BDE 209 in automobiles. Presented at Dioxin 2009. Beijing, China.

Urban, J.D., J.A. Tachovsky, D.F. Staskal, L.C. Haws, and M.A. Harris. Human Health Risk Assessment of Consumption of Fish from the Lower Passaic River. Presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of Society for Toxicology. March 15-19, 2009. Baltimore, MD.

2008

Harris M.A., E. Shay, K.M. Unice, L.F. Scott, L.C. Haws. Preliminary Evaluation of Health Risks Posed by PCDD/Fs and PCBs from the Ingestion of Fish from the Lower Passaic River. Presented at Dioxin 2008, August 17-22, 2008. Birmingham, England.

Harris, M.A., J.A. Tachovsky, E.S. Williams, D.P. Paustenbach, and L.C. Haws. 2008. Assessment of the Health Risks Posed by Benzene in Soft Drinks. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 16-20, 2008. Seattle, WA.

Haws, L.C., K.M. Unice, A.T. Tachovsky, M.A., Harris, M.J. DeVito, N.J. Walker, L.S. Birnbaum, W.H. Farland, L. Nguyen D.F. Staskal. Assessment of the Impact of Using Weighted Distributions of REPs to Develop Exposure Estimates for Dioxin-Like Compounds. Presented at Dioxin 2008, August 17-22, 2008. Birmingham, England.

Haws, L.C., M.J. DeVito, N.J. Walker, L.S. Birnbaum, K.M. Unice, P.K. Scott, M.A. Harris, A. Tachovsky, W.H. Farland, B.F. Finley, and D.F. Staskal. 2008. Development of Weighted Distributions of REPs for Dioxin-Like Compounds: Implications for Risk Assessment. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 16-20, 2008. Seattle, WA.

Scott L.L.F., D.F. Staskal, M.A. Harris, B.L. Finley, and L.C. Haws. 2008. Evaluation of Dioxin-Like Compounds in Workers from a Primary Magnesium Production Facility Relative to Levels Observed in the General US Population. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 16-20, 2008. Seattle, WA. .

Staskal, D.F., E.P. Donovan, L.C. Haws, J.D. Roberts, K.M. Unice, B.L. Finley, and M.A. Harris. 2008. Human Health Risks Associated with Exposure to Pathogens in Waters and Sediments of the Lower Passaic River. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 16-20, 2008. Seattle, WA.

Staskal DF. Roundtable: Case Study on the Risks and Benefits of DecaBDE, a Major Brominated Flame Retardant. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 16-20, 2008. Seattle, WA.

Staskal D.F., J.A. Tachovsky, M.A. Harris, L.C. Haws. Preliminary Evaluation of Human Health Risk Associated with Exposure to PBDEs in the United States. Presented at Dioxin 2008, August 17-22, 2008. Birmingham, England.

Tachovsky, J.A., M.A. Harris, D.F. Staskal, L.F. Scott, W.J. Luksemburg, D.P. Paustenbach, L.C. Haws. Analysis of Fish Tissue Concentrations of Dioxins and Furans Using Principal Components Analysis. Presented at Dioxin 2008, August 17-22, 2008. Birmingham, England.

Tachovsky, J.A., D.F. Staskal, Harris M.A., L.F. Scott, W.J. Luksemburg, D.P. Paustenbach, L.C. Haws. Principal Components Analysis of PBDE concentrations in Fish Tissue from Southern Mississippi. Presented at Dioxin 2008, August 17-22, 2008. Birmingham, England.

Urban, J.D., L.C. Haws, D.F. Staskal, L.F. Scott, P.S. Scott, A.T. Tachovsky, K.M. Unice, M.A. Harris. A Framework for Evaluating Serum Dioxin Data Derived from Biomonitoring Studies. Presented at Dioxin 2008, August 17-22, 2008. Birmingham, England.

Urban, J.D., L.C. Haws, L.F. Scott, P.S. Scott, D.F. Staskal, A.T. Tachovsky, K.M. Unice, and M.A. Harris. 2008. A Framework for Evaluating Serum Dioxin Data Derived from Biomonitoring Studies. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 16-20, 2008. Seattle, WA.

Williams, C.W. and C.S. Perry. Risk assessment for arsenic on indoor surfaces. Presented at the Society for Risk Analysis annual meeting, December 7-10, 2008. Boston, MA.

2007

Chapman, P., P. R. Williams, J. Kuykendall, M. McKinley, K. Franke, D. Murbach, J.A. Tachovsky, and D. Paustenbach. 2007. Meta-Analysis of Asbestos-Related Disease Among Skilled Craftsmen in Various Occupational Settings. Conference of the International Society of Exposure Analysis. October 14-18, 2007. Durham, NC.

DeSesso, J., R.E. Watson, C.L. Keen, K.P. Hazleden, L.C. Haws, and A.A. Li. 2007. Integration of Developmental Toxicity Data into Risk Assessment: A Case Study of Dimethoate. Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

Diliberto, J.J., D.F. Staskal, H. Hakk, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2007. Differential Urinary Protien binding of PBDEs in Mice. Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

Dwyer, M., Perry, C., and Jenkins, A. Trichloroethylene toxicity and risks: recent developments and potential implications. Presented at February 2007 Texas Association of Environmental Professionals -- Environmental Challenges and Innovations Conference.

Emond, C., J. Raymer, E. Garner, J. Diliberto, D. Staskal, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2007. A physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model for developmental exposure to PBDE-47 in rodents. Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

Ferriby, L.L., M.A. Harris, K.M. Unice, P.K. Scott, L.C. Haws, D.J. Paustenbach. 2007. Development of PCDD/F and dioxin-like PCB serum concentration reference values for the general U.S. population using the 2006 WHO TEFs and the 2001-2002 NHANES data.Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

Harris, M., L.L.F. Scott, L.M. Nguyen, and L.C. Haws. Trends in Elevated Blood Lead Levels of U.S. Children and Associated Demographic Characteristics. Ann Epidemiol. 17:748.

Harris, M., J.A.Tachovsky, E.S. Williams, L.L.F Scott, L. Nguyen, L.C. Haws. 2007. Risks Posed by Air Pollutants in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. December 9-12, 2007. San Antonio, TX.

Harris, M., L.C. Haws, A. Tachosvky, E.S. Williams, L.M. Nguyen, L.F. Scott. Interactive Processes in Toxicity Assessments. Air Toxics Research: Implications of Research on Policies to Protect Public Health. June 12-13, 2007. Houston, TX.

Haws, L.C., L.L.F. Scott, D.F. Staskal, M.A. Harris, and B.L. Finley. 2007. Dioxin-like Compounds in Workers at a Primary Magnesium Production Facility. Dioxin 2007, September 2-7, 2007. Tokyo, Japan.

Haws, L.C., L.L.F. Scott, D.F. Staskal, M. Harris, and B. Finley. 2007. Evaluation of Biomonitoring Data for Dioxin-like Compounds in Workers at a Primary Magnesium Production Facility. Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. December 9-12, 2007. San Antonio, TX.

Haws, L.C., N.J. Walker, M.J. DeVito, L.S. Birnbaum, K.M. Unice, P.K. Scott, M.A. Harris, W.H. Farland, B.L. Finley, and D.F. Staskal. Development Of Weighted Distributions Of REPs For Dioxin-Like Compounds (DLCs). Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC

Nguyen, L.M., L.L.F. Scott, M. Harris, and L.C. Haws. Factors Contributing to Blood Lead Levels in U.S. Children Based on NHANES Data. 2007 Ann Epidemiol. 17:734-735.

Paustenbach, D.J., L.L.F. Scott, L.M. Nguyen, K.M. Unice, P. Scott, L.C. Haws, and M. Harris. 2007. Referent Concentrations of PCDD/Fs and Dioxin-like PCBs in Sera of Persons in the U.S. Based on the New WHO 2006 TEFs and 2001-2002 NHANES Data. Ann Epidemiol. 17:734.

Perry, C.S. Vibrios in surface waters and a hypothetical scenario using EPA's Environmental Consequence Assessment Tool (ECAT). Society for Risk Analysis annual meeting, December 9-12, 2007. San Antonio, TX.

Scott, L.L.F., M. Harris, K.M. Unice, P. Scott, L.M. Nguyen, L.C. Haws, and D. Paustenbach. 2007. Effects of Excluding Serum PCDD/F and Dioxin-like PCB data of Individuals with Incomplete congener Profiles on Estimates of Total TEQ. Ann Epidemiol. 17:732.

Scott, P., L.C. Haws, L. Scott, and M. Harris. 2007. Evaluation of Background 2,3,7,8-PCDD/F Congener Profiles in Human Serum Collected During NHANES 2001-2002 Using Principal Components Analysis. Dioxin 2007, September 2-7, 2007. Tokyo, Japan.

Scott, P., L.C. Haws, L. Scott, and M. Harris. 2007. Evaluation of Background Dioxin-like PCB Congener Profiles in Human Serum Collected During NHANES 2001-2002 Using Principal Components Analysis. Dioxin 2007, September 2-7, 2007. Tokyo, Japan.

Smith, J.D., Perry C., Garcia, S., Jenkins, A., Dwyer, M., Garrahan, K. Emergency Consequence Assessment Tool (ECAT) for USEPA NHSRC. Society for Risk Analysis annual meeting, December 9-12, 2007. San Antonio, TX.

Staskal, D.F., E.P. Donovan, L.C. Haws, J.D. Roberts, K.M. Unice, B.L. Finley, and M.A. Harris. A Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment for Exposure to Pathogens in Waters and Sediments of the Lower Passaic River. Society for Risk Analysis annual meeting, December 9-12, 2007. San Antonio, TX.

Staskal, D.F., L.L.F. Scott, E.S. Williams, W.J. Luksemburg, L.C. Haws, L.S. Birnbaum, L.M. Nguyen, D.J. Paustenbach, and M.A. Harris. Daily intake estimates of PBDEs associated with consumption of catfish in the U.S. Presented at the Fourth International Workshop on Brominated Flame Retardants. April 24-27, 2007. Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Staskal, D.F., E. Donovan, J. Roberts, K. Unice, B. Finley, and M. Harris. 2007. Human Health Risk Associated with Exposure to Pathogen-Contaminated Sediments. Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

Tachovsky, J.A., L.C. Haws, L.F Scott, E.S. Williams, and M. Harris. Benzene in Soft Drinks and Other Beverages: Do Measured Levels Pose a Human Health Risk? Society for Risk Analysis’ Annual Meeting. December 9-12, 2007. San Antonio, TX.

Urban, J.D., K. Thornley, R.W. Wightman, and R.B. Mailman. 2007. Pharmacological characterization of the N27-D2L cell line: assessment as a viable cell model for investigating D2L receptor dopaminergic-coupled functions. Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

Williams, E.S., L.L. Ferriby, L.C. Haws, D.J. Paustenbach, and M.A. Harris. 2007. Assessment of potential human health risks posed by benzene in a commercial beverage. Society of Toxicology. March 25-29, 2007. Charlotte, NC.

2006

Ferriby, L.L., E.S. Williams, W.J. Lukesemburg, D.J. Paustenbach, L.C. Haws, L.S. Birnbaum, and M. Harris. 2006. Comparing Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Farm-Raised and Wild-Caught Catfish from Southern Mississippi. Organohalogen Compounds. 68: 2527-2530. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Ferriby, L.L., E.S. Williams, W.J. Lukesemburg, D.J. Paustenbach, L.C. Haws, L.S. Birnbaum, and M. Harris. 2006. Comparing PCDDs, PCDFs, and Dioxin-Like PCBs in Farm-Raised and Wild-Caught Catfish from Southern Mississippi. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Ferriby, L.L., K. Franke, K.M. Unice, P. Scott, L.C. Haws, M. Harris, and D.J. Paustenbach. 2006. Serum reference levels of PCDD/Fs and dioxin-like PCBs stratified by race/ethnicity, gender and age for the general U.S. population. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. November 4-8, 2006. Boston, MA.

Finster M., MacDonell, M., Bhattacharyya, M., Haroun L., Peterson J., and Perry, C. Environmental fate and cumulative risk context for cleanup programs. Society for Risk Analysis’ Annual Meeting. December 3-6, 2006. Baltimore, MD.

Gough, M., D. Paustenbach, B. Kerger, H. Leung, P. Scott, and M. Harris. 2006. Dioxin and diabetes does the current weight of evidence demonstrate a relationship. Society of Toxicology. March 5-9, 2006. San Diego, CA.

Harris, M., L. Ferriby, J. Knutsen, P. Nony, K. Unice, and D. Paustenbach. 2006. Evaluation of PCDD/F and dioxin-like PCB serum concentration data from the 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the United States. Society of Toxicology. March 5-9, 2006. San Diego, CA.

Haws, L., The Use of Toxic Equivalency Factors to Assess Potential Human Health Risks Posed by Dioxin-like Compounds: Keeping Up With the Science. Presented at Michigan State University, Toxicology Program Seminar Series. September 26, 2006.

Haws, L.C., P.K. Scott, K.M. Unice, M. Gough, M.A. Harris, D.F. Staskal, D.J. Paustenbach, and M. Pavuk. Are Dioxin Body Burdens Surrogates for Other Risk Factors in Associations Between Dioxin and Diabetes? Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Haws, L.C., M.J. DeVito, L.S. Birnbaum, N.J. Walker, P.K. Scott, K.M. Unice, M.A. Harris, W.H. Farland, B.L. Finley, and D.F. Staskal. An Alternative Method for Establishing TEFs for Dioxin-like Compounds. Part 2. Development of An Approach To Quantitatively Weight the Underlying Potency Data. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Paustenbach, D.J., M.. Harris, L.L. Ferriby, E.S. Williams, L.C. Haws, K.M. Unice, and P.K. Scott. 2006. Development of PCDD/F TEQ serum reference values for the U.S. population for use in evaluating biomonitoring results. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Richardson, V.M., D.F. Staskal, J.J. Diliberto, and L.S.Birnbaum. 2006. Effects of BDE 47 on nuclear receptor regulated genes and implications for thyroid hormone disruption. 45th Annual Meeting of Society for Toxicology. March 5-9, 2006. San Diego, CA.

Scott, P.K., L.C. Haws, D.F. Staskal, L.S. Birnbaum, N.J. Walker, M.J. DeVito, M.A. Harris, W.H. Farland, B.L. Finley, and K.M. Unice. An Alternative Method for Establishing TEFs for Dioxin-like Compounds. Part 1. Evaluation of Decision Analysis Methods for Use in Weighting Relative Potency Data. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Staskal, D.F., K.M. Unice, N.J Walker, M.J. DeVito, L.S. Birnbaum, P.K. Scott, M.A. Harris, W.H. Farland, B.L. Finley, and L.C. Haws. An Alternative Method for Establishing TEFs for Dioxin-like Compounds. Part 3. Development of Weighted Distributions of REPs for PCB126 and 2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Staskal, D.F., L.L. Ferriby, E.S. Williams, W.J. Luksemburg, L.C. Haws, L.S. Birnbaum, D.J. Paustenbach, and M. Harris. 2006. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in southern Mississippi catfish. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

Staskal, D.F., J.J. Diliberto, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2006. Effect of age on the tissue distribution of BDE 47 in mice. 45th Annual Meeting of Society for Toxicology. March 5-9, 2006. San Diego, CA.

Urban, J.D., J. Jin, and R.B. Mailman. 2006. N27 dopaminergic cell line: A useful model for studying the mechanisms of action of functionally selective dopaminergic compounds. 45th Annual Meeting of Society for Toxicology. March 5-9, 2006. San Diego, CA.

Van den Berg, M., L. Birnbaum, M. Denison, M. De Vito, W. Farland, M. Feeley, H. Fiedler, H. Hakansson, A. Hanberg, L.C. Haws, M. Rose, S. Safe, D. Schrenk, C. Tohyama, A. Tritscher, J. Tuomisto, M. Tysklind, N. Walker, and R.E. Peterson. 2006. Human And Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors For Dioxins And Dioxin-like Compounds: The WHO 2005 Re-Evaluation. Dioxin 2006. August 21-25, 2006. Oslo, Norway.

2005

Bauer, D., D.F. Staskal, J.J. Diliberto, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2005. Disposition of BDE 99 and BDE 153 in female mice. Society of Toxicology. March 6-10, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Connor, K., M. Harris, M. Edwards, A. Chu, G. Clark, and B. Finley. 2004. Estimating the total TEQ in human blood from naturally-occurring vs. anthropogenic dioxins: a dietary study. DIoxin 2005. August 21-26, 2005. Toronto, Canada.

Harris, M., and B. Finley. Estimating the total TEQ in human blood from naturally-occurring vs. anthropogenic dioxins: a dietary study. Society of Toxicology. March 6-10, 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Harris, M., B. Finley, P. Scott. Development of a Relative Estimate of Potency Distribution for 2,3,7,8-TCDF. DIoxin 2005. August 21-26, 2005. Toronto, Canada.

Haws, L. Evaluating Potential Health Risks Posed By PCDDs, PCDFs, and Dioxin-like PCBs: An Approach for Improving the Toxicity Equivalency Factor (TEF) Methodology. 30th Annual Winter Meeting of the Toxicology Forum. February 2, 2005. Washington, DC.

Paustenbach, D.J., K. Fehling, M. Harris, P. Scott, B.D. Kerger. Identifying a Soil Clean-up Criteria for Dioxin in Residential Soils: How Has 20 Years of Research and Risk Assessment Experience Impacted The Analysis? DIoxin 2005. August 21-26, 2005. Toronto, Canada.

Perry, C.S., Garcia, S., Collie, S., MacDonell, M., Femi Adeshina, and Cynthia Sonich-Mullin: Application of provisional advisory levels for EPA National Homeland Security Research Center's secure, internet-based rapid risk tool. Society for Risk Analysis’ Annual Meeting. December 4-7, 2005. Orlando, FL.

Reedy, R. C., B.R. Scanlon, A. Jackson, J.A Tachovsky, S. Nance, and R. Balaji. 2005. Potential mobilization of arsenic and other solutes in the vadose zone through land use change in the Southern High Plains, USA (abs.): EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 86, no. 52. Fall 2005 Meeting Supplement.

Scanlon, B. R., R. C. Reedy, J.A Tachovsky, and S. Nance. 2005. Impacts of the shift from natural to agricultural ecosystems archived in unsaturated and saturated zone systems in the Southern High Plains (abs.): EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 86, no. 52. Fall 2005 Meeting Supplement..

Scanlon, B. R., R.C. Reedy, J.A. Tachovsky, and S. Nance. 2005. Integration of physical and chemical data to assess impacts of changes from natural to agricultural ecosystems on subsurface flow and transport in semiarid regions (abs.): EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 86, no. 52, Fall 2005 Meeting Supplement.

Scanlon, B. R., J. P. Nicot, R. C. Reedy, J. A. Tachovsky, S. Nance, R. Smyth, R. Ashburn, and L. Christian. Evaluation of Groundwater Arsenic Contamination in Texas. Short course presented to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 2005. Austin, TX.

Scanlon, B. R., J. A. Tachovsky, R. Slade, V. Merwade, G. Strassberg, and J. P. Nicot. Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions Focusing on Water Quantity Issues. Short course presented to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 2005. Austin, TX.

Urban, J.D. and R.B. Mailman. 2005. Characterization of the N27 dopaminergic cell line as a model for elucidating the actions of functionally selective dopaminergic ligands. 35th Annual Neuroscience Meeting. November 12-16, 2005. Washington, DC.

2004

Connor, K., M. Harris, M. Edwards, A. Chu, G. Clark, and B. Finley. 2004. Estimating the total TEQ in human blood from naturally-occurring vs. anthropogenic dioxins: a dietary study. Dioxin 2004. September 6-10, 2004. Berlin, Germany.

Haws, L. Roundtable: Is it Time to Reevaluate the Toxic Equivalency Factors for PCDDs, PCDFs, and Dioxin-Like PCBs? The Use of Toxicity Equivalence Factors (TEFs) for PCDDs, PCDFs, and Dioxin-Like PCBs in Risk Assessment: Improving the Process. Dioxin 2004. September 6-10, 2004. Berlin, Germany.

Haws, L., M. Harris, S. Su, L. Birnbaum, M. DeVito, W. Farland, N. Walker, K. Connor, A.Santamaria, and B. Finley. Development of a refined database of relative potency estimates to facilitate better characterization of variability and uncertainty in the current mammalian TEFs for PCDDs, PDCFs, and dioxin-like PCBs. Dioxin 2004. September 6-10, 2004. Berlin, Germany.

Haws, L., M. Harris, S. Su, N. Walker, L. Birnbaum, M. DeVito, W. Farland, K. Connor, A. Santamaria, and B. Finley. A preliminary approach to characterizing variability and uncertainty in the mammalian PCDD/F and PCB TEFs. Dioxin 2004. September 6-10, 2004. Berlin, Germany.

Perry, C.S. and Morton, E. Lessons learned from creating integrated Excel models to calculate human health screening values. Society for Risk Analysis’ Annual Meeting. December 5-8, 2004. Palm Springs, CA.

Staskal, D.F., J.J. Diliberto, M.J. DeVito, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2004. Tissue distribution and elimination of BDE 47 in mice following a single oral dose. Dioxin 2004. September 6-10, 2004. Berlin, Germany.

Staskal, D.F., J.J. Diliberto, M.J. DeVito, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2004. Disposition of 2,2’,4,4’-Tetrabromodiphenylether (BDE 47) in Female Mice. 43rd Annual Meeting of Society for Toxicology. March 21-25, 2004. Baltimore, MD.

Urban, J.D., E.A.Gay, and R.B. Mailman. 2004. Functional selectivity as a mechanism of action of newer atypical antipsychotic drugs. 34th Annual Neuroscience Meeting. October 23-27, 2004. San Diego, CA.

Urban, J.D., E.A. Gay, and R.B. Mailman. 2004. Decreased neurological side-effects with aripiprazole: a result of functional selectivity of the D2 receptor? 43rd Annual Meeting of Society for Toxicology. March 21-25, 2004. Baltimore, MD.

2003

Haws, L. Combustion Risk Modeling and Assessment. Presented at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Workshop on Hazardous Waste Combustion. May 7, 2003. Austin, TX.

Perry, C.S. Process for development of protective concentration levels for remediation sites in Texas.Presented at Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) meeting. November 9-13, 2003. Austin, TX.

Staskal, D.F., M.J. DeVito, D.G. Ross, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2003. A Comparison of the metabolism of methoxyresorufin, acetanilide, and caffeine in rat and human CYP1A2 SUPERSOMES. The Toxicologist.

Staskal, D.F., M.J. DeVito, D.G. Ross, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2003. Caffeine, Acetanilide, and Methoxyresorufin Metabolism by Rat and Human CYP1A2 SUPERSOMES and their Inhibition by 2,3,7,8,-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). Organohalogen Compounds.

2002

Haws, L. Permitting of Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities in the State of Texas: Human Health Risks Associated with Fugitive Emissions Sources. Presented at the Texas Chemical Council Quarterly Meeting. August 1, 2002. Houston, TX.

Haws, L. Texas Risk Reduction Program Rule-The Basics. Question and Answer Forum Panelist. Presented at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Environmental Trade Fair. Waste Remediation Track. May 7, 2002. Austin, TX.

Haws, L. Toxicology and Risk Assessment Resources and Practices in the State of Texas. Presented at the USEPA Region 6 States Risk Assessment Roundtable. April 5, 2002. Dallas, TX.

Perry, C.S. TRRP Rule - The basics part 2: human health PCLs and look-up tables. 2002 TNRCC Environmental Trade Fair presentation and paper.

Staskal, D.F., M.J. DeVito, D.G. Ross, and L.S. Birnbaum. 2002. Inhibition of human and rat CYP1A2 by TCDD and dioxin-like chemicals. The Toxicologist.

2001

Haws, L. Risk Assessment Coordination Between EPA and States Panelist. Presented at the USEPA Regional Risk Assessors Annual Conference. May 25, 2001. Bandera, TX.

Haws, L. Texas Risk Reduction Program Rule-Practical Applications. Question and Answer Forum Panelist. Presented at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Environmental Trade Fair. Waste Remediation Track. April 30, 2001. Austin, TX.

Skaggs, Jr. M.M., and M. Harris. 2001. A management trend: towards special remedial organizations. SPE/EPA/DOE Exploration and Production Environmental Conference. February 26-28, 2001. San Antonio, TX.

Tachovsky, J. A., J. T. McCoy, and L. C Haws. Development and implementation of probabilistic risk assessment protocol in Texas. Presented at the 94th Conference of the AWMA. June 24-28, 2001. Orlando, FL.

2000

Grant, R.L., D. Morrill, D. Manis, A. Tachovsky, and L.C. Haws. 2000. The Texas combustion project: review of trial burn/risk burn plans and reports. Proceedings, International Conference on Incineration and Thermal Treatment Technologies. May 8–12, 2000. Portland, OR.

Tachovsky, J.A., L.C. Haws, C.S. Hofelt, and J.T. McCoy. 2000. Risk assessment implementation in Texas. Proceedings, International Conference on Incineration and Thermal Treatment Technologies. May 8–12, 2000. Portland, OR.

Urban, J.D. and R.B. Mailman. 2005. Functional selectivity as a mechanism of action for newer atypical antipsychotic drugs. Presented at: Merck, West Point, Pennsylvania, USA.

1999

Haws, L. Permitting of Hazardous Waste Combustion Facilities in the State of Texas: Risk Assessment Procedures and Status Update. Presented at the Texas Chemical Council Quarterly Meeting. September 15, 1999. Houston, TX.

1998

Harris, M., and M.M. Skaggs. A review of chromium treatment technologies, YPF Environmental Congress. September 1998. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Fraiser, L.H., J.A. Tachovsky, M.E. King, J.T. McCoy, and L.C. Haws. 1998. Hazardous waste combustion risk assessment experience in the state of Texas. Proceedings, International Conference on Incineration and Thermal Treatment Technologies Conference. May 11–15, 1998. Salt Lake City, UT.

1997

Skaggs, Jr. M.M., and M.A. Harris. 1997. Risk management strategies for site closure actions. National Association for Environmental Management. October 1997. Dallas, TX.

1996

Fraiser, L.H., L.G. Lund, K.H. Tyndall, M.E King, D.A. Schultz, and L.C. Haws. 1996. Case Studies in risk assessment for hazardous waste burning cement kilns. Air and Waste Management Association Specialty Conference. Waste Combustion in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces. March 25-26, 1996. Kansas City, MO.

Lund, L.G., L.C. Haws, J.T. McCoy, L.C. Carlisle, D. Brymer, D. Thompson, and J.M. Wiersema. 1996. Addressing community concerns about industrial emissions and burning of hazardous waste in cement kilns: a summary of environmental data. Air and Waste Management Association Specialty Conference. Waste Combustion in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces. March 25-26, 1996. Kansas City, MO.

McCoy, J.T., L.C. Haws, L.C. Carlisle, J.M. Wiersema, D. Carmichael, D., and S. Mgebroff. 1996. Soil sampling and analysis for PCDDs/PCDFs Downwind of combustion sources in six Texas communities. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Annual Meeting Abstract Book.

1995

Fraiser, L.H., L.G. Lund, K.L. Hueske, and L.C. Haws. 1995. Indirect risk assessment: case studies of hazardous waste combustors. Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 5-9, 1995. Baltimore, MD. The Toxicologist 30:31

1994

Haws, L. How Are We Implementing the Combustion Strategy and Indirect Risk Assessment? Presented at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Hazardous Waste Seminar. October 26-27, 1994. Houston, TX.

Haws, L. Indirect Risk Assessment. Presented at the Sixth Annual Texas Environmental Superconference. August 4-5, 1994. Austin, TX.

Haws, L. Overview of TNRCC/EPA Concerns, Strategies, and Schedules Concerning Indirect Risk Assessment Requirements. Presented at the Workshop on Risk Assessment and Waste Incineration Facilities. June 28, 1994, Houston, TX, and June 29, 1994. Austin, TX.

Haws, L. Indirect Risk Workshop. Panel Discussant. Presented at the RCRA Policy Forum. January 31, 1994. Washington, DC.

Haws, L. Keynote Address. Presented at the DRE Environmental Services Workshop on EPA's New Policy of Hazardous Waste Combustion. January 21, 1994. Austin, TX.

1993

Haws, L. Principles of Toxicology and Risk Assessment. Presented at the University of Texas at Austin. LBJ School of Public Affairs. September 10, 1993. Austin, TX.

1992

Haws, L. Developmental Toxicity of TCDD and Related Compounds. Presented at the Texas A&M University Faculty of Toxicology Seminar Series. October 12, 1992. College Station, TX.

Wenning, R.I., D.J. Paustenbach, M.A. Harris, H. Bedbury. Chemometric Analysis of Potential Sources of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p Dioxin and Dibenzofuran Residues in Surficial Sediments from Newark Bay, New Jersey. Dioxin 1992. August 24-28, 1992. Tampere, Finland.

Wenning, R.I., D.J. Paustenbach, M.A. Harris, H. Bedbury. Sources of PCDD/Fs in Newark Bay Sediments. 13th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. November 8-12, 1992. Cincinnati, OH.

1991

Arrellano, L., M. Harris, and S. Safe. 1991. Induction of Cypiai Gene transcription by TCDD in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. Society of Toxicology 30th Annual Meeting. February 25-March 1, 1991. Dallas, TX.

Copeland, T., M. Harris, B. Finley, and D. Paustenbach. 1991. Health effects and environmental characterization of Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (OCDD): Impact on risk assessment of former wood treatment sites. Society of Toxicology 30th Annual Meeting. February 25-March 1, 1991. Dallas, TX.

Fernandez, P., M. Harris, and S. Safe. 1991. Effects of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) on T47-D human breast cancer cell lines. Society of Toxicology 30th Annual Meeting. February 25-March 1, 1991. Dallas, TX.

Harris, M., L. Biegel, T. Zacharewski, S. and Safe, S. 6-methyl-1,3,8-trichlorodibenzofuran (MCDF) as an antiestrogen: effects on nuclear estrogen receptor levels, cell growth and the 17_-Estradiol-induced secretion of proteins in MCF-7 Cells. Society of Toxicology 30th Annual Meeting. February 25-March 1, 1991. Dallas, TX.

Harris, M., B. Finley, R. Wenning, and D. Paustenbach. 1991. Evaluation of Potential Sources of 1,2,8,9-TCDD in Aquatic Biota from Newark Bay. Society of Toxicology 30th Annual Meeting. February 25-March 1, 1991. Dallas, TX.

Jackson, B.A., L.C. Haws, R.J. Wixtrom, and T.B. Starr. 1991. Secondary mechanisms in carcinogenesis: breaking out of the no-threshold paradigm. American College of Toxicology Annual Meeting. Savannah, Georgia.

Piskorska-Pliszczynska, J., B. Astroff, T. Zacharewski, M. Harris, R. Rosengren, V. Morrison, L. Safe, and S. Safe. 1991. Mechanism of action of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Antagonists: characterization of [125I]-6-methyl-8-Iodo-1,3-dichlorodibenzofuran-Ah receptor complexes. Society of Toxicology 30th Annual Meeting. February 25-March 1, 1991. Dallas, TX.

1990

Couture, L.A., M.W. Harris, A.M. Clark, and L.S. Birnbaum. 1990. Persistence of hydronephrosis in mice following in utero and/or lactational exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. February 12-16, 1990. Miami Beach, FL. The Toxicologist. 10:313.

Harris, M., R. Wenning, B. Finley, and D. Paustenbach. 1990. Evaluation of potential sources of 1,2,8,9-TCDD in aquatic biota from Newark Bay. Society of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology. November 11-15, 1990. Washington, DC.

Harris, M., T. Zacharewski, S. and Safe, S. 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin as an antiestrogen: Effects of nuclear estrogen receptor levels in MCF-7 Cells. Society of Toxicology Meeting. February 12-16, 1990. Miami Beach, FL.

Zacharewski, T., J. Piskorska-Pliszczynska, F. Rosengren, B. Astroff, M. Harris, L. Safe, and S.Safe. 1990. 8-Iodo-1,3-dichlorodibenzofuran (I-MCDF) and 125I-MCDF as a 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlordibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) antagonist. Society of Toxicology Meeting. February 12-16, 1990. Miami Beach, FL.

1989

Couture, L.A., M.W. Harris, and L.S. Birnbaum. Characterization of TCDD-induced hydronephrosis relative to cleft palate in C57BL/6N Mice. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. February 27-March 3, 1989. Atlanta, GA.

Harris, M., M. Romkes, and S. Safe. Human Breast Cancer Cells as Models for Investigating Ah Receptor Mediated Processes. Dioxin '89. September 17-22, 1989. Toronto, Canada.

Harris, M., M. Romkes, and S. Safe. Human breast cancer cells as models for investigating ah receptor mediated processes. Society of Toxicology 28th Annual Meeting. February 27-March 3, 1989. Atlanta, GA.

Zacharewski, T., M. Harris, and S. Safe. 1989. Structure dependent induction of aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase of TCDD and related compounds: mechanistic studies. Society of Toxicology 28th Annual Meeting. February 27-March 3, 1989. Atlanta, GA.

Randerath, K., K.L. Putman, E. Randerath, M. Harris, T. Zacharewski, and S. Safe. Effects of 2,3,7,8-TCDD and related compounds on the levels of age-dependent i-spot DNA adducts in the liver of female and male Sprague-Dawley rats. Dioxin '89. September 17-22, 1989. Toronto, Canada.

1988

Couture, L.A., M.W. Harris, and L.S. Birnbaum. Teratogenicity of 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran (4-PeCDF) in F344 rats. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. February 15-19, 1988. Dallas, TX.

Harris, M., T. Zacharewski, B. Astroff, C. Kamps, and S. Safe. Characterization of 6-Methyl-1,3,8-Trichlorodibenz-furan (MCDF) as a 2,3,7,8-TCDD Antagonist in Male Rats: Induction of Monooxygenases. Dioxin '88 Symposium. August 21-26, 1988. Umea, Sweden.

Harris, M., C. Kamps, and S. Safe. Role of 4s binding protein in the induction of aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase in the rat. Society of Toxicology 27th Annual Meeting. February 15-19, 1988. Dallas, TX

Zacharewski, T., M. Harris, and S. Safe. 1988. Validation of the in vitro bioassay: determination of 2,3,7,8-TCDD equivalents in pyrolyzed flame retardants and great lakes fish extracts. Gulf Coast Society of Toxicology and Southwest Environmental Mutagens Society Meeting. 1988. Houston, TX.

1987

Couture, L.A., and L.S. Birnbaum. Evaluation of Subchronic exposure to Octachlorodibenzodioxin (OCDD). Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. February 23-27, 1987. Washington, DC.

Kamps, C., M. Harris, and S. Safe. 1987. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon—4s binding protein interactions. Structure activity relationships. Society of Toxicology 26th Annual Meeting. February 1987. Washington DC.

Safe, S., T. Zacherewski, M. Harris, C. Yao, and M. Holcomb. 1987. Validation of the AHH induction bioassay for the determination of 2,3,7,8-TCDD toxic equivalents. Dioxin '87 Symposium. October 4-9, 1987. Las Vegas, NV.

Zacharewski, T., M. Harris, S. Safe, H. Thoma, G. Hauschulz, E. Knorr, and O. Hutzinger. 1987. Applications of the In vitro AHH induction bioassay for determining 2,3,7,8-TCDD equivalents: pyrolyzed flame retardant mixtures. Dioxin '87 Symposium. October 4-9, 1987. Las Vegas, NV.

1986

Birnbaum, L.S., and L.A. Couture. 1986. Disposition of Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (OCDD) in rats. Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 3-7, 1986. New Orleans, LA. The Toxicologist. 6:310.