On March 14, 2023, the U.S. EPA announced the first proposed national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). During this public, virtual event hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (AAAS EPI Center), a panel of experts will discuss the recent announcement. The panelists will discuss the proposed regulations, the significance of setting the first PFAS national drinking water standards, and the process the U.S. EPA has outlined for finalizing the rule. This event will include time for open questions from and dialogue with participants.
One thing that John Imig, Ph.D., really values is connections. His varied research interests help him find links between disease states. He enjoys passing knowledge on to the next generation. He’s also passionate about bridging the gap between basic science and human health. Imig arrived at UAMS on Sept. 29…