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Endocrine Disruptors Top Priority for Research


 

“When we see associations in humans mimicking exactly what we've proven are cause and effect in animals, I think that's pretty compelling,” he added.

The National Institutes of Health funded the BPA studies and the scientific statement. Additional funding for the statement came from the European Commission, the Belgian Study Group for Pediatric Endocrinology, and grants from the Belgian Fonds de la Recherche Scientific Médicale. One author reported that he has served on the EPA advisory board, has received honoraria for university lectures, and has served as an expert witness in federal court.

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