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Methods for studying nonhuman primates in neurobehavioral toxicology and teratologyT M Burbacher
Department of Environmental Health, Box 357234, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, 98195, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Neurotoxicol Teratol 22:475-86. 2000..In recognition of this, a special section is provided for tasks that are specifically designed to study behavioral processes in infant monkeys...- Chronic maternal methanol inhalation in nonhuman primates (Macaca fascicularis): exposure and toxicokinetics prior to and during pregnancyThomas M Burbacher
Departments of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Neurotoxicol Teratol 26:201-21. 2004..Plasma formate and serum folate concentrations increased slightly over the course of this study in both the exposed and control groups but these increases were not related to methanol exposure... - Chronic maternal methanol inhalation in nonhuman primates (Macaca fascicularis): reproductive performance and birth outcomeThomas M Burbacher
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Neurotoxicol Teratol 26:639-50. 2004..Given that the fetal hypothalamic--pituitary-adrenal axis controls pregnancy length in most species, these results suggest a modest but significant effect of MeOH on the biochemical events that control the timing of birth... 
Comparison of blood and brain mercury levels in infant monkeys exposed to methylmercury or vaccines containing thimerosalThomas M Burbacher
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA
Environ Health Perspect 113:1015-21. 2005..Knowledge of the toxicokinetics and developmental toxicity of thimerosal is needed to afford a meaningful assessment of the developmental effects of thimerosal-containing vaccines...- Prenatal methylmercury exposure affects spatial vision in adult monkeysThomas M Burbacher
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Box 357234, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 208:21-8. 2005..The results from this study demonstrate that chronic in utero MeHg exposure, at subclinical levels, is associated with permanent adverse effects on spatial vision in adult monkeys... - Health and safety awareness for working teens: developing a successful, statewide program for educating teen workersDarren Linker
School to Work Program, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
Fam Community Health 28:225-38. 2005..Evaluations showed that student knowledge increased after exposure to the curricula and that teachers found the curricula to be useful and easy to use... 
Domoic acid: neurobehavioral consequences of exposure to a prevalent marine biotoxinKimberly S Grant
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Neurotoxicol Teratol 32:132-41. 2010..Long-term studies will be necessary to accurately track the expression of DA-related injury, in health and behavior, over the lifespan...- Prenatal cord clamping in newborn Macaca nemestrina: a model of perinatal asphyxiaSandra E Juul
University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Seattle, Wash 98195 6320, USA
Dev Neurosci 29:311-20. 2007..nemestrina newborns. This model, which combines structural, biochemical, and behavioral assessments over time can be used to assess the safety and efficacy of neuroprotective strategies... - Longitudinal mercury monitoring within the Japanese and Korean communities (United States): implications for exposure determination and public health protectionAmi Tsuchiya
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Environ Health Perspect 117:1760-6. 2009..Fish consumption guidance based on these data may be incomplete, as recommendations are unlikely to consider impact from factors such as intraindividual variability, seasonal differences in consumption behavior, and species consumed... - Fish intake guidelines: incorporating n-3 fatty acid intake and contaminant exposure in the Korean and Japanese communitiesAmi Tsuchiya
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services, Institute for Risk Analysis and Risk Communication, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Am J Clin Nutr 87:1867-75. 2008..Fish consumption advisories are developed to prevent overexposure to various contaminants. Recently, discussion has centered on the need to consider the benefits of fish consumption alongside possible risks when providing guidance... - Mercury exposure from fish consumption within the Japanese and Korean communitiesAmi Tsuchiya
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 71:1019-31. 2008.... - Comparative analysis of state fish consumption advisories targeting sensitive populationsAlison C Scherer
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
Environ Health Perspect 116:1598-606. 2008..Hence, formulating advice for sensitive populations poses challenges. We conducted a comparative analysis of advisory Web sites issued by states to assess health messages that sensitive populations might access... - Framing scientific analyses for risk management of environmental hazards by communities: case studies with seafood safety issuesNancy L Judd
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Environ Health Perspect 113:1502-8. 2005..These examples present a spectrum of options for increasing community involvement in framing analyses and highlight the need for increased support of such activities...
Research Grants
- METHANOL EXPOSURE EFFECTS ON PRIMATE DEVELOPMENTTHOMAS BURBACHER; Fiscal Year: 2001....
- DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS OF METHYLMERCURYTHOMAS BURBACHER; Fiscal Year: 2002..The proposed studies take full advantage of the history of these monkeys and represents the best possible use of this valuable resource. ..