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Patricia A. Szczepanik Van Leeuwen

Patricia A. Szczepanik Van Leeuwen PhotoPatricia A. Szczepanik Van Leeuwen
IndustryGovernment/Environmental
TitleToxicologist/Risk Assessor (Retired)
ExpertiseToxicology, risk assessment, lead exposure and toxicology, heavy metal exposure, vapor intrusion, radon, mass spectrometry, stable isotope use in medical research
Current OrganizationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Division, Region 5, Chicago
Type of OrganizationGovernment agency
Major ProductProtecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress
Area of DistributionNational
University/DegreeB.S., Chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana; M.P.H., DrPH, University of Illinois School of Public Health, Chicago
BornChicago, Illinois
Honors & AwardsPhi Beta Kappa, Scientist of the Year Award, Argonne National Laboratory, BioMed Division (Co-Award); Elected to membership in American Association for the Study of Liver Disease; MacMillan Who's Who of American Women, 1989-90; World Who's Who of Women, 10th edition; Two Thousand Notable American Women
Published WorksIllinois DNS handbook, "Homeowner's Guide to Radon Reduction", 60+ journal articles, 1 book chapter
Hobbies & SportsGenealogy/family history
Work HistoryScientist, Argonne National Laboratory, Biological and Medical Research Division; Joint Appointment, Research Association, University of Chicago; Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory, Ecological and Environmental Sciences Division, Great Lakes Project; Research Associate, University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacokinetics Laboratory; National workgroups-National Cooperative Gallstone Project, EPA Technical Review Workgroup for Lead, Integrated Exposure Uptake Biokinetic Model for Lead in Children workgroup, Adult Lead Model workgroup
SpouseGeorge Dale Van Leeuwen
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