The Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination Executive Committee provides oversight in day-to-day operations. Key among their responsibilities is input and development of a fiscal year budget, input on staffing needs, review of the yearly seed grant submission, and review of internal research and education activities.

The committee represents an interdisciplinary team of University of Iowa faculty and professional staff representing six departments and three university colleges. A link to their departmental homepage is provided.

Executive Committee

David Cwiertny, Ph.D. (Director)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Kelly Baker, Ph.D.
Department of Occupational and Environmental Health

Tori Forbes, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry

Hans-Joachim Lehmler,  Ph.D.
Department of Occupational and Environmental Health

Paul Romitti, Ph.D.
Department of Epidemiology

Silvia Secchi, Ph.D.
Department of Geographical and Sustainability Science

Donna Santillan, Ph.D.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reproductive Science Research

Michelle Scherer, Ph.D. 
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Donald Simmons, Ph.D.
State Hygienic Laboratory