Publications and Presentations:

Selected Publications:

LaKind, J.S., McElprang, D.O., Blount, B.C., Valentin-Blasini, L., Gilden, R., Squibb, K. Effect of collection, transport and analysis methods on volatile organic compounds and perchlorate in human milk. In progress.

McElprang, D.O., Chambers, D.M., Waterhouse, M.G., LaKind, J.S., Squibb, K.S., Blount, B.C. Quantification of volatile organic compounds in human milk by Solid Phase Micro Extraction – Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. In progress

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M.Jr., Fenton, S.E. Environmental Chemicals in Breast Milk: Levels, Infant Exposures and Health. In: Encyclopedia of Environmental Health. Nriagu, J., ed. Elsevier. Invited chapter. In press.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M., Jr., Sjödin, A., Turner, W., Wang, R.Y., Needham L.L., Paul, I.M., Stokes J.L., Naiman D.Q., Patterson, D.G. Jr. 2009. Do human milk concentrations of persistent organic chemicals really decline during lactation? Chemical concentrations during lactation and milk/serum partitioning. Environmental Health Perspectives. 117(4):500-7. http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2009/0900876/abstract.html

LaKind, J.S., Naiman, D.Q., Hays, S.M., Aylward L.L., Blount, B.C. Public health interpretation of trihalomethane blood levels in the U.S.: NHANES 1999-2004. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Advance online publication June 24, 2009; doi:10.1038/jes.2009.35.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Mattison, DR. 2009. Response to Geraghty et al. Letter to the Editor. Breastfeeding Medicine 4(2):127.

LaKind J.S., Fenton, S.E., Dórea, J.G. 2009. Human milk biomonitoring of phthalates: Expanding our understanding of infant exposure is compatible with supporting breastfeeding. Letter to the editor. Environment International Online April 22 35:994-995.

LaKind, J.S., Hays, S.M., Aylward, L.L., Naiman, D.Q. 2009. Perspective on serum dioxin levels in the United States: An evaluation of the NHANES data. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology 19:435-441. [Epub ahead of print].

Weisel, C.P., Richardson, S.D., Nemery, B., Aggazzotti G., Baraldi, E., Blatchley E.R., III, Blount, B.C., Carlsen, K.-H., Eggleston, P.A., Frimmel, F.H., Goodman, M., Gordon, G., Grinshpun, S., Heederik, D.J.J., Kogevinas, M., LaKind, J.S. Nieuwenhuijsen, M.J., Piper, F.C., Sattar, S.A.2009. Childhood Asthma and Environmental Exposures at Swimming Pools: State of the Science and Research Recommendations Environmental Health Perspectives. 117:500–507. Also see: Studies Needed to Assess Asthma-Swimming Link

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Mattison, DR. 2008. The Heart of the Matter on Breastmilk and Environmental Chemicals: Essential Points for Healthcare Providers and New Parents. Breastfeeding Medicine 3(4):251-259. Also see a summary in The New York Times: Despite Worries Over Toxins, Breast-Feeding Still Best for Infants

Aylward LL, Lakind JS, Hays SM. 2008. Derivation of biomonitoring equivalent (BE) values for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and related compounds: a screening tool for interpretation of biomonitoring data in a risk assessment context. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 71(22):1499-508.

Aylward, L.L., LaKind, J.S., Hays, S.M. 2008. Biomonitoring Equivalents (BEs) for interpretation of whole blood biomonitoring data for trihalomethanes. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. 51(3 Suppl):S68-77.

Hays, S.M., Aylward, L.L., LaKind, J.S., Bartels, M.J., Barton, H.A., Boogaard, P.J., Brunk, C., DiZio, S., Dourson, M., Goldstein, D.A., Lipscomb, J., Kilpatrick, M.E., Krewski, D., Krishnan, K., Nordberg, M., Okino, M., Tan, Y.-M., Viau, C., Yager, J.W. 2008. Guidelines for the derivation of Biomonitoring Equivalents: report from the Biomonitoring Equivalents Expert Workshop. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 51(3 Suppl):S4-15.

LaKind, J.S., Aylward, L.L., Brunk, C., DiZio, S., Dourson, M., Goldstein, D.A., Kilpatrick, M.E., Krewski, D., Bartels, M., Barton, H.A., Boogaard, P.J., Lipscomb, J., Krishnan, K., Nordberg, M., Okino, M., Tan, Y.-M.., Viau, C., Yager, J.W., Hays, S.M. 2008. Guidelines for the Communication of Biomonitoring Equivalents: Report from the Biomonitoring Equivalents Expert Workshop. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 51(3 Suppl):S16-26.

Sean M. Hays, S.M., Aylward, L.L., LaKind, J.S. 2008. Introduction to the Biomonitoring Equivalents Pilot Project: Development of Guidelines for the Derivation and Communication of Biomonitoring Equivalents. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 51(3 Suppl):S1-2..

LaKind, J.S., Holgate, S.T., Ownby, D.R., Mansur, A.H., Helms, P.J., Pyatt, D., Hays, S.M. 2008. Authors’ response to 'Critical review of Clara cell protein: sound science?’ Biomarkers 13(3):244-245.

LaKind, J.S., Naiman, D.Q. 2008. Bisphenol A (BPA) Daily intakes in the United States: Estimates from the 2003-2004 NHANES Urinary BPA data. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology Advance online publication, April 16, 2008; doi:10.1038/jes.2008.20.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Stokes J.L., Naiman, D.Q., Paul, I.M., Patterson, D.G. Jr., Jones, R.S., Niehüser, S., Park, A., Wang, R.Y., Needham, L.L., Lorber, M.N., Sjödin A. 2008. Lifestyle and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in human milk in the United States: A pilot study.Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry 70(9):61-63.

LaKind, JS, Barraj, L., Tran, N., Aylward, LL. 2008. Guest Commentary: Environmental chemicals in people: Challenges in interpreting biomonitoring information. Journal of Environmental Health 70(9):61-64.

LaKind, J.S., Holgate, S.T., Ownby, D.R., Mansur, A.H., Helms, P.J., Pyatt, D., Hays, S.M. 2007. A critical review of the use of Clara Cell secretory protein CC16 as a biomarker of exposure and effect. Biomarkers 12:445-467.

LaKind, J.S., Wilkins, A.A., Bates, M.N. 2007. Breast biomonitoring and environmental chemicals: Use of breast tissues and fluids in breast cancer etiologic research. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology 17:525-540.

LaKind, J.S. 2007. Recent global trends and physiologic origins of dioxins and furans in human milk. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology 17:510–524. Featured Article.

Needham, L.L., Naiman, D.Q., Patterson, D.G., Jr., LaKind, J.S. 2007. Assigning concentration values for dioxin and furan congeners in human serum when measurements are below limits of detection: an observational approach. Chemosphere 67:439–447.

Amler, R.W., Barone, S. Jr., Belger, A., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Cox, C., Frank, H., Goodman, M., Harry, J., Hooper, S.R., Ladda, R., LaKind, J.S., Lipkin, P.H., Lipsitt, L.P., Lorber, M.N., Myers, G., Mason, A.M., Needham, L.L., Sonawane, B., Wachs, T.D., Yager, J.W. 2006. Hershey Medical Center Technical Workshop Report: Optimizing the design and interpretation of epidemiologic studies for assessing neurodevelopmental effects from in utero chemical exposure. NeuroToxicology 27(5):861-874.

Baier-Anderson, C., Blount, B., LaKind, J.S., Naiman, D.Q., Wilbur, S.B., Tan, S. 2006. Estimates of exposure to perchlorate from consumption of human milk, dairy milk, and water and comparison to current reference dose. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 69(4):319-330.

Sjödin, A., LaKind, J.S., Patterson, D., Needham, L.L., Wang, R., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Paul, I.M., Stokes, J. 2005. Current concentrations and changes in concentrations of PBDEs, persistent pesticides, and PCBs in human milk. Organohalogen Compounds 67:1745-1748.

Bates, M.N., Hamilton, J.W., LaKind, J.S., Langenberg, P., O’Malley, M., Snodgrass, W. 2005. Biomonitoring Workshop Report: Biomonitoring study design, interpretation, and communication - Lessons learned and path forward. Environmental Health Perspectives 113:1615–1621.

LaKind, J.S., Brent, R.L., Dourson, M.L., Kacew, S., Koren, G., Sonawane, B., Tarzian, A.J., Uhl, K. 2005. Human milk biomonitoring data: interpretation and risk assessment issues. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 68(20):1713-1770.

Fenton, S.E., Condon, M., Ettinger, A., Mason, A., McDiarmid, M, Qian, Z., Selevan, S.G., LaKind, J.S. 2005. Collection and use of exposure data from human milk biomonitoring in the Unites States. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 68(20):1691-1712.

Berlin, C.M. Jr., LaKind, J.S., Fenton, S.E., Wang, R.Y., Bates, M.N., Brent, R.L., Condon, M., Crase, B.L. , Dourson, M.L., Ettinger, A.S., Foos, B., Fürst, P., Giacoia, G.P., Goldstein, D.A., Haynes, S.G., Hench, K.D., Kacew, S., Koren, G. , Lawrence, , R.A., Mason, A., McDiarmid, M.A., Moy, G., Needham, L.L., Paul, I.M., Pugh, L.C., Qian, Z., Salamone, L., Selevan, S.G., Sonawane, B., Tarzian, A.J., Tully, M.R., Uhl, K. 2005. Conclusions and recommendations of the Expert Panel: Technical Workshop on Human Milk Surveillance and Biomonitoring for Environmental Chemicals in the United States. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 68(20):1825-1831.

Berlin, C.M., Jr, Crase, B.L., Fürst, P., Moy, G., Needham, L.L., Pugh, L., Tully, M.R., LaKind, J.S. 2005. Methodologic considerations for improving and facilitating human milk research. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 68(20):1803-1824.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Bates, M.N. 2005. Overview: Technical Workshop on Human Milk Surveillance and Biomonitoring for Environmental Chemicals in The United States. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 68(20):1683-1690.

LaKind, J.S., Wilkins, A.A., Berlin, C.M. 2004. Environmental chemicals in human milk: a review of concentrations, determinants, infant exposures and health, and guidance for future research. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 198:184-208.

LaKind, J.S., Susten, A., Mistry, K. 2003. Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. Uses and Interpretation of Human Biomonitoring Data. December 10. Baltimore, Maryland.

Berlin, C.M., LaKind, J.S., Selevan, S.G. 2003. Human Milk Monitoring for Environmental Chemicals: Guidance for Future Research. ABM News and Views. 9(17):23-24.

LaKind, J.S., Bates, M.N., Wilkins, A.A. 2003. How useful is measurement of environmental chemicals in human milk in investigations of breast cancer etiology? Organohalogen Compounds 65:346-349. Presented at Dioxin2003, Boston, MA. August.

LaKind, J.S. 2003. Interpreting and Communicating Health and Risk Information on Chemicals in Breast Milk: DDT as a Case Study. In: Reviews in Food and Nutrition, Volume 1. V.R. Preedy and R.R. Watson, eds. Taylor & Francis. Pp. 230-242.

Borgert, C.J., LaKind, J.S., Witorsch, R.J. 2003. A critical review of potential methods for comparing hormonal activity of endogenous and exogenous chemicals in human milk and infant formula. Environmental Health Perspectives 111(8):1020-1036.

Aylward, L.L., Hays, S.M., LaKind, J.S., Ryan, J.J. 2003. Partitioning of persistent lipophilic compounds including dioxins between human milk lipid and blood lipid: An initial assessment. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 66(1):1-5.

Berlin, C.M., Kacew, M., Lawrence, R., LaKind, J.S., Campbell, R. 2002. Criteria for chemical selection for programs on human milk surveillance and research for environmental chemicals. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 65(22):1839-1852.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. 2002. Technical Workshop on Human Milk Surveillance and Research on Environmental Chemicals in the United States: An Overview. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 65(22):1829-1838.

LaKind, J.S., Birnbach, N., Borgert, C.J., Sonawane, B.R., M.R. Tully, Friedman, L. 2002. Human milk surveillance and research of environmental chemicals: Concepts for consideration in interpreting and presenting study results. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 65(22):1909-1928.

Berlin, C.M., LaKind, J.S., Sonawane, B.R., Kacew, S., Borgert, C.J., Bates, M.N., Birnbach, N., Campbell, R., Dermer, A., Dewey, K.G., Ellerbee, S.M., Fürst, P. , Giacoia, G.P., Gartner, L., Groer, M., Haynes, S.G., Humenick, S.S., Lawrence, R.A., Lorber, M., Lovelady, C., Mason, A., Needham, L.L., Picciano, M.F., Plautz, J., Ryan, J.J., Selevan, S.G., Sumaya, C.V., Tully, M.R., Uhl, K., Vesell, E., Wilson, J.T. 2002. Conclusions, research needs and recommendations of the expert panel: technical workshop on human milk surveillance and research for environmental chemicals in the United States. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 65(22):1929-1935.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C., Naiman, D.Q. 2001. Infant exposure to chemicals in breast milk in the United States: What we need to learn from a breast milk monitoring program. Environmental Health Perspectives 109:75-88.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. 2000. PDBEs in breast milk: Where do we go from here? Presented at Dioxin2000, Monterey, California, August 13-17, 2000. Organohalogen Compounds 47:241-244.

Pandak, C.A., Mason, A.M., LaKind, J.S. 2000. Tools for improving community health: Community health assessment and asset evaluation. Environmental Regulation and Permitting. 9(3):15-23.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M., Naiman, D.Q., Park, C.N. 2000. Characterization of dose distributions of selected breast milk contaminants to nursing infants: DDE and TCDD. Organohalogen Compounds 48:223-226.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C., Park, C., Naiman, D.Q., Gudka, N.J. 2000. Methodology for characterizing distributions of incremental body burdens of 2,3,7,8-TCDD and DDE from breast milk in North American nursing infants. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A 59:605-639.

Peddicord, R.K., LaKind, J.S. 2000. Ecological and human health risks at an outdoor firing range. Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry 19(10): 2602–2613.

LaKind, J.S., Filser, J.G. 1999. Dietary exposure to PCBs and dioxins. Environmental Health Perspectives 107(10):A9.

LaKind, J.S., McKenna, E.A., Hubner, R.P, Tardiff, R.G. 1999. A review of the comparative mammalian toxicity of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. Critical Reviews in Toxicology 29(4):331-365.

LaKind, J.S., Ginevan, M.E., Naiman, D.Q., James, A.C., Jenkins, R.A., Dourson, M.L., Felter, S.P., Graves, C.G., Tardiff, R.G. 1999. Distribution of exposure concentrations and doses for constituents of environmental tobacco smoke. Risk Analysis: An International Journal 19(3):375-390.

LaKind, J.S., R.A. Jenkins, Naiman, D.Q., Ginevan, M.E., Graves, C.G., Tardiff, R.G. 1999. Use of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) constituents as markers for ETS exposure. Risk Analysis: An International Journal 19(3):359-376.

LaKind, J.S., Graves, C.G., Ginevan, M.E., Jenkins, R.A., Naiman, D.Q., Tardiff, R.G. 1999. Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in the workplace and the impact of away-from-work exposure. Risk Analysis: An International Journal 19(3):349-358.

LaKind, J.S. 1998. Comparison of three models for predicting blood lead levels in children: Episodic exposures to lead. Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology 8(3):399-406.

LaKind, J.S. 1998. Forward to Special Issue on Environmental Risk Assessment: Issues and Methods. International Journal of Environment and Pollution. 9(1):1-2.

Bartell, S.M., LaKind, J.S., Moore, J.A., Anderson, P. 1998. Bioaccumulation of hydrophobic organic chemicals by aquatic organisms: A workshop summary. International Journal of Environment and Pollution. 9(1):3-25.

LaKind, J.S. 1994. Sediment dioxin levels as the basis for risk assessment and human health criteria. International Journal of Environment and Pollution. 3(4):226-232.

LaKind, J.S., Naiman, D.Q. 1993. Comparison of predicted and observed dioxin levels in fish: Implications for risk assessment. Risk: Issues in Health & Safety. 4(3):253-262.

Rifkin, E., LaKind, J.S. 1991. Dioxin bioaccumulation: Key to a sound risk assessment methodology. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. 33:103-112.

LaKind, J. 1991. Bioconcentration – letter to the editor. Environmental Science & Technology 25(1):6.

LaKind, J.S., Rifkin, E. 1990. Current method for setting dioxin limits in water requires reexamination. Environmental Science & Technology. 24:963-965.

LaKind, J.S., Stone, A.T. 1989. Reductive Dissolution of Goethite by Phenolic Reductants. Geochimica Cosmochimica Acta. 53:961-971

Selected Presentations:

Invited speaker. 2009. Human milk biomonitoring: data interpretation and risk assessment issues. International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria. 16 February.

Invited speaker. 2008. Grand Rounds. Environmental chemicals and breastfeeding infants. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February 6. Baltimore, Maryland.

LaKind, J.S., Squibb, K.S., McElprang, D.O., Blount B.K. Methodologic pilot study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in human milk. 2007. 17th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exposure Analysis. October. Durham, North Carolina.

LaKind, J.S., Aylward, L.L., Brunk, C., DiZio, S., Dourson, M., Goldstein, D.A., Kilpatrick, M.E., Krewski, D., Bartels, M., Barton, H.A., Boogaard, P.J., Lipscomb, J., Krishnan, K., Nordberg, M., Okino, M., Tan, Y.-M.., Viau, C., Yager, J.W., Hays, S.M. 2007. Guidelines for the Communication of Biomonitoring Equivalents: Report from the Biomonitoring Equivalents Expert Workshop. 17th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exposure Analysis. October. Durham, North Carolina.

Speaker. 2007. Workshop on Childhood Asthma and Environmental Exposures at Indoor Swimming Pools. Advancing the Science. Fourth Annual World Aquatic Health™ Conference. 3 October. Cincinnati, Ohio.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. Jr., Stokes J.L., Naiman, D.Q., Paul, I.M., Patterson, D.G. Jr., Jones, R.S., Niehüser, S., Park, A., Wang, R.Y., Needham, L.L., Lorber, M.N., Sjödin A. 2007. Lifestyle and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in human milk in the United States: A pilot study. 17th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exposure Analysis. October. Durham, NC.

Invited speaker. 2007. Environmental chemicals and breastfeeding infants (update). La Leche League International’s 50th Anniversary Conference. July 23. Chicago.

Invited speaker. 2006. Women’s & Children’s Health and the Environment. Talking about Environmental Chemicals in Human Milk: Why “Breast is Best.” April 24. Baltimore, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 2006. Grand Rounds. What is in mother's milk and what does it mean? Environmental chemicals and breastfeeding infants. Children’s Hospital at Sinai. February 14. Baltimore, Maryland.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M., Jr. 2005. Workshop on Human Milk Surveillance and Biomonitoring for Environmental Chemicals in the United States. 15th Annual International Society of Exposure Analysis Annual Meeting. November. Tucson, Arizona.

Invited speaker. 2005. Grand Rounds. Interpretation and communication of information from biomonitoring studies. What physicians should know. Maryland General Hospital. October 10. Baltimore, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 2005. Biomonitoring Panel Report: Biomonitoring study design, interpretation, and communication. International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology Workshop: Understanding Human Biomonitoring. June 16. Sacramento, California.

Invited speaker. 2005. What is in mother's milk and what does it mean? Environmental chemicals and breastfeeding infants. Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting, Perinatal Nutrition and Metabolism Club. May 16. Washington, DC.

Invited speaker. 2005. Interpretation and communication of information from biomonitoring Studies. chemicals in tissues—Biomonitoring. Ethics & Sustainability Dialogue Group. May 12. Alexandria, Virginia.

Invited speaker. 2004. Breast Feeding Promotion Task Force. June 7. Baltimore, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 2004. What is in mother’s milk and what does it mean? A discourse on environmental chemicals and breastfeeding infants. Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Section of Developmental and Environmental Toxicology, University of Zurich, April 22, Lausanne, Switzerland; World Health Organization, April 26, Geneva, Switzerland.

LaKind, J.S., Susten, A., Mistry, K. 2003. Uses and interpretation of human biomonitoring data. Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting. December 10. Baltimore, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 2003. Environmental chemicals in human milk. Sixth National Environmental Public Health Conference. December 4. Atlanta, Georgia.

LaKind, J.S., Bates, M.N., Wilkins, A.A. 2003. How useful is measurement of environmental chemicals in human milk in investigations of breast cancer etiology? Dioxin2003. August. Boston, MA.

Invited speaker. 2003. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health. Workshop on Breast Cancer and the Environment. June 26. Washington, DC.

Invited speaker. 2003. Chemicals and Risk: What You Should Know, What Patients May Ask. Grand Rounds, Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine. April 8. Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Invited speaker. 2003. US Environmental Protection Agency's Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee. Research and surveillance of environmental chemicals in human milk. March 19. Washington, DC.

Invited speaker. 2002. The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Education and Research Center Lecture Series. Environmental Chemicals in Human Milk. 2 December. Baltimore, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 2002. US Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Health and Protection Advisory Council Science and Regulatory Work Group. 15 October. Washington, DC.

Invited speaker. 2002. Breast milk monitoring for environmental chemicals in the U.S. Summary Expert Panel Workshop, Hershey, PA. Workshop on Chemicals and Drugs in Breast Milk. National Institutes of Health. April 24. Bethesda, Maryland.

Pittinger, C.A., LaKind, J.S. 2001. Weighing ecological risks and societal benefits: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment. 22nd Annual Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Meeting. November 15. Baltimore, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 2001. Protocol for breast milk monitoring for environmental chemicals. Toxic Chemicals in Breast Milk: A National Workshop to Assess Hazards to Children’s Health of Chemical Contaminants in Breast Milk. Center for Children’s Health and the Environment, Mt Sinai School of Medicine. October 5. New York City, New York.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. 2001. Developing a protocol for breast milk monitoring for environmental chemicals: Workshop overview. International Society of Exposure Analysis Annual Meeting. November 4-8. Charleston, South Carolina.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M., Naiman, D.Q. 2001. Infant exposure to chemicals in breast milk in the United States: What we need to learn from a breast milk monitoring program. Presented at the Children’s Environmental Health II: A Global Forum for Action. September 8. Washington, DC.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M. 2000. PDBEs in breast milk: Where do we go from here? Dioxin2000. August 13-17. Monterey, California.

LaKind, J.S., Berlin, C.M., Naiman, D.Q., Park, C.N. Characterization of dose distributions of selected breast milk contaminants to nursing infants: DDE and TCDD. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, November, 1999; Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting, December, 1999; and Dioxin2000, Monterey, California, August 13-17, 2000.

Invited speaker. 1998. Principles of toxicology. School Nurse Institute. August 5. Towson, Maryland.

Invited speaker. 1998. Alchemy, risk assessment, and other phenomena. Lawrence University Science Colloquium. April 17. Appleton, Wisconsin.

Invited speaker. 1997. Managing risk in the face of scientific uncertainty. The Center for Technology, Environment, and Development (CENTED). Clark University. September 26.
Worcester, Massachusetts.

Williams, L.G., E. Fendick, J.S. LaKind, B. Stern, J.A. Strand, Tardiff, R.G. 1995. Risk-based water quality criteria for treated mine-tailings effluent. Second World Congress of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

Invited speaker. 1994. Comparison of human health risk assessment modeled data with observed data: Dioxin and lead. University of Guelph Department of Statistics. Guelph, Canada.

LaKind, J.S., Naiman, D.Q. 1991. Comparison of predicted and observed dioxin levels in fish: Implications for risk assessment. Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting.

Invited speaker. 1993. Morgan State University Chemistry Department. Lecture on aquatic chemistry concepts and environmental and regulatory applications.

Invited speaker. 1992. National Association of Health Professionals Annual Conference.

LaKind, J.S., Rifkin, E. 1991. A coordinated approach to dioxin regulation. Presented at Dioxin: National Conference on Establishing Multimedia Controls. May, 1991. Washington, DC.

Invited speaker. 1991. Use of the BCF in criteria development for hydrophobic compounds. Virginia Water Pollution Control Association Annual Conference.

LaKind, J.S., Rifkin, E. 1990. Current method for setting dioxin limits in water requires reexamination. Dioxin and PCBs: National Conference on Approaches to Address Human Health Risks and Aquatic Life Impacts. May, 1990. Washington, DC.

LaKind, J.S., Rifkin, E. 1990. Alternative approach for developing criteria for hydrophobic substances. 11th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

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