Webster, Glenys M.

Webster, Glenys M.

PhD, MRM, BSc

Manager, Public Health Surveillance and Information Systems and Early Childhood Health, BC Ministry of Health

Biography:
My research examines the exposure sources and health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals found in common consumer products. I am currently exploring the neurodevelopmental effects of prenatal exposures to PFAS stain repellents in Canadian and American children. I am the creator and director of the Chemicals, Health and Pregnancy study (CHirP) in Vancouver, and work closely with the Cincinnati-based HOME study, and the Canada-wide MIREC study.

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