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Dana Barr
Coverage of Dana Barr in the Nexus archive.
- Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites’ health effects
Emory University received a $15 million NIH grant to establish a research center studying health effects of Superfund sites in Glynn County, Georgia. The center will collaborate with multiple universities and conduct five studies, including assessing toxicant exposure and developing remediation methods. A 2023 pilot study found higher levels of specific toxicants in local residents compared to national averages.