Local Neurotoxins

Richard Wittberg, epidemiologist for the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, will be a guest speaker on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 2536.

His topic is “Neurotoxins in Our Local Environment” a topic of interest to health workers, educators and other concerned citizens.

Dr. Wittberg pioneered a study of manganese releases from the Washington County Eramet plant in the 1990’s and has since been part of studies of other neurotoxins found in our area. His interest has been a possible link between exposure to neurotoxins and poor academic performances in area children.

For more information please contact Rebecca Phillips, Professor of English at 424-8282.