US EPA’s IRIS Transition and Its Implications

When:  Thu, Sep 10, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM (ET)

Registration is required for this free webinar

Hosted by the SOT Risk Assessment Specialty Section, SOT Ethical, Legal, Forensic, and Societal Issues Specialty Section, and SOT Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Specialty Section

This webinar aims to provide a balanced, science-based discussion of the recent action by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) regarding the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), including their rationale, implementation, and implications for chemical risk assessment.

Opening Remarks

David Fotouhi, Deputy Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency

Panelists

Kris Thayer, PhD, Director, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, CalEPA

Kimberly White, PhD, Vice President, American Chemistry Council

Bette Meek, PhD, Professor, University of Ottawa

Samuel Cohen, PhD, Professor, University of Nebraska

James Bus, PhD, Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent

Mohammad Moiz Mumtaz, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Emory University

Moderators

Kan Shao, PhD, Indiana University - Bloomington, 2026-2027 President of the SOT Risk Assessment Specialty Section

Michael Dourson, PhD, TERA, 2026-2027 Past President and Councilor of the SOT Ethical, Legal, Forensic, and Societal Issues Specialty Section

Location

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