Toxics Steering Group

The Toxics Steering Group (TSG) uses critical thinking to problem solve, collaborate, provide scientific expertise, and exchange information. Members include toxicologists from EGLE, DHHS, and MDARD.

Michigan's state agency toxicologists collaborate to advise on issues related to human exposure to toxics in the environment.

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Develops scientifically-sound, risk assessment recommendations for state department managers.
Ensures consistency as well as minimize duplication of efforts across state agencies related to toxics.

Benchmark Dose
Biochemical Nutrition
Biochemistry
Biology
Cellular / Molecular Biology
Cheminformatics
Chemistry
Cognitive / Behavioral Sciences
Crop and Soil Science
Dairy Science
Education
Environmental Science
Environmental Toxicology
Epidemiology
Geographic Information System
Information Sciences
Mass Spectroscopy
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Pharmacology / Toxicology
Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Professional Emergency Manager
Psychology
Public Health
Risk Communication
Toxicology
Veterinary Science
Zoology

133 years of experience in current positions
164 years total of state employment
85 years of additional experience from outside state government
240 years total experience in their field

Members of Nine Professional Associations:

American Chemical Society
Association of Food and Drug Officials
International Association of Food Protection
Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council
Michigan Bar Association
National Environmental Health Association
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
The Society of Toxicology
Toxicology Forum

19 Master’s Degrees
9 Doctorate Degrees (PhD)

Agricultural Land Use Protection
Charter Workgroup
Section 18 Workgroup
Sediment Workgroup
Volatilization to Indoor Air Pathway

1,4- Dioxane
Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
Manganese
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers

See subcommittee and workgroup reports below.

128+ articles
35+ other publications
Categories include:
- Biochemistry / Chemistry
- Environment
- Food and Nutrition
- Medicine
- Public health
- Toxicology
Written by members, not necessarily associated with work for the TSG.