Understanding Toxins, Hazards & Risks in Your Food and Life (Dr. Alison Bernstein)

Dr. Alison Bernstein is a toxicology expert and science communicator. She explains how potentially harmful compounds are tested, and how she approaches risk assessment in her daily life as a mother.

Buckle up for a speedy primer on toxicology fundamentals, including hazard, risk, and exposure, and be prepared to rethink what you stress about (including pesticides).

Dr. Bernstein is Assistant Professor at Michigan State University where she studies toxicants. She is also co-founder of SciMoms and runs a popular page called MommyPhD.

Links:

• Risk in Perspective (by SciMoms)

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