Speaker

Joseph Braun, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University

PFAS Exposure and Its Health Impacts: Understanding Sources, Health Risks and Interventions

Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent chemicals found in nearly all humans and are suspected to contribute to various metabolic disruptions. PFAS exposure, particularly during key developmental periods, may increase the risk of long-term diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular issues. This seminar will cover PFAS sources, the health risks of exposure, potential interventions to reduce human exposure, and emerging methodologies for evaluating PFAS body burden and associated health effects.