Larry Claxton, Phd
Dr. Larry Claxton has a B.S. in chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University, a M.S. in mammalian physiology from Memphis State University, and a Ph.D. in genetics and public health administration from North Carolina State University. He has 34 years of experience as a genetic toxicologist with the U.S. government - first at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and now at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Before returning to active research, Dr. Claxton was Director of the Environmental Carcinogenesis Division of the National Health and Ecological Effects Research Laboratory.
His research has concentrated upon developing bioassay methods for evaluating complex environmental mixtures, identifying environmental mutagens and carcinogens, and developing new research approaches for hazard and risk assessment. He has served on committees for several international organizations (including World Health Organization and ICPEMC) and EPA's - Risk Assessment Forum, been an officer in several national societies, co-authored one book, co-edited five books, and been an author on over 150 peer reviewed scientific articles. In addition to three EPA Bronze Medals, Dr. Claxton has received seven EPA Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards (STAA) for his scientific publications. In 2006, he received a Level 1 STAA award - the highest the Agency offers. He recently received the prestigious Alexander Hollander Award from the Environmental Mutagen Society in recognition of outstanding contributions in the application of the principles and techniques of environmental mutagenesis to the protection of human health.
Please note that Larry will only be available for event requests up to December 2009.
| Topic(s) | Presentation | Audience | Duration | Availability |
|---|
- Air Quality
- Health
- Toxicology
| Cancer and Urban Air | College, Community | 45-60 minutes | Day and some nights |
- Careers
- General Science
| Scientific Authorship, Guidelines and Suggestions for Publishing | College | 45-60 minutes | Day and some nights |
- Careers
- General Science
| Scientific Fraud, Its Occurrence and Effects | College, Community | 45-60 minutes | Day and some nights |
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