Research Needs

Updated 11/14/08

The TSR&TP meets bi-annually with its advisory committee to assess current and emerging research needs with particular attention given to needs within California. The following list is representative of high priority research needs; however, proposals that represent interdiscliplinary and innovative approaches to any area of toxic substances research will be considered.

Please consult your campus representative of the TSR&TP Executive Committee if you have questions about these research topics.

• Air pollution/ultrafine particles
• Alternative fuels and implications for toxic substances
• Biomonitoring/exposure assessment
• Environmental and health implications of nanotechnology
• Environmental contaminants from the biotechnology industry
• Flame retardants
• Green chemistry/pollution prevention
• Multiple chemical exposures at low doses
• Pharmaceuticals and personal care products
• Risk analysis
• Risk communication
• Toxics and recycled/desalinated water