The first, Pulling Back the Curtain on EPA’s Health Advisories, is on a subject that I have been more or less obsessed with over the past year; the EPA’s misapplication of the science in its treatment of the “Forever Chemicals,” PFAS. Because of this article, I reconnected with a former colleague at EPA from over 40 years ago, and with a fantastic network of scientists; we are collaborating on bringing this issue to more people's attention in the coming year. Look for updates in 2023!
The second, Behind the Slap Heard Around the World, was written after the infamous slap by Will Smith at the Oscars in March. This was a personal story because I suffer from alopecia areata, and I wanted to explain the science behind this autoimmune condition. As a follow-up, in June, the FDA approved the first treatment for alopecia areata, Oluminant (baricitinib), showing that real science can make a difference.
Susan Goldhaber MPH
Susan Goldhaber, M.P.H., is an environmental toxicologist with over 40 years’ experience working at Federal and State agencies and in the private sector, with an emphasis on issues concerning chemicals in drinking water, air, and hazardous waste. Her current focus is on translating scientific data into usable information for the public.
