Andrea Kirk, Ms, Phd Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington, Dc, Us

Toxicologist for the EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technical Innovation, Assessment and Remediation Division, Science Policy Branch. Represent OSRTI on inter-and intra-agency committees and workgroups. CWA Hazardous Substance RQ Adjustment Sub-workgroup. Serve as OSRTI/OLEM representative on EPA’s One Health Initiative. Assist with organization and execution of interagency (FDA, DOD, CDC, NIEHS, EPA, NIH) meetings to plan for real time research needs (biological and non-biological emergency response acquisition of data and immediate/preliminary answers to complex, time-critical situations. Assist in preparation of White House requests for information needed for press conferences. Assist preparation in preparation of public facing websites and other information conveyances that explain EPA’s role and activities in promoting, and problem solving, One Health initiatives. Serve as advisory board member for the Superfund Research Program at Texas A&M university. Advise on development of novel analytical and computational strategies for exposure assessment of complex mixtures and on development of Feto-Maternal Interface Tissue Chip Models for Rapid Assessment of Preterm Birth Risks of Hazardous Substances. Serve as member of the Risk Assessment Forum’s Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity Tech Panel. Review, revise and advise updates on the 1991 and 1996 RAF Developmental and Reproductive Risk Guidelines. Co-Chair of the Asbestos Technical Review Workgroup. OSRTI Lead for Office of Land and Emergency Management Research Coordinators Group. OLEM Technical Projects Database Program Office Representative. Grants reviewer for EPA's Office of Research and Development. Represent EPA in interagency workgroups on asbestos in talc, and emerging contaminants. Lead for multi-institutional collaborative research projects on assessment of maternal and fetal exposures to PFAS.

Washington, Dc, Us

Contribute to development of a high throughput screening program for potential endocrine disrupting chemicals. Provide expert input on thyroid hormone and steroidogenic pathways. Assist in development of protocols for AI-based Systematic Reviews. Elucidate biochemical pathways. https://www.epa.gov/endocrine-disruption/endocrine-disruptor-screening-program-edsp-overview

Washington, Dc, Us

Lead course discussions on climate change, air pollution, chemical risk, toxicology, clean water, zoonotic diseases.

Denton, Tx, Us

Epidemiology, human subjects research, lactational transfer of environmental chemicals, neurodevelopment .

Denton, Tx, Us

Designed and instructed Honors level courses in chemistry, biology, environmental science including environmental site assessments and environmental law, research methodology, proposal development, interdisciplinary studies and science and the human world. Advised and mentored Honors thesis students. Tracked, monitored and advised multiple student projects. Developed faculty mentors for undergraduate research projects. Developed interdisciplinary academic teams.

Arlington, Tx, Us

Primary investigator for multiple projects, exposure assessments, methods development, instrumental analysis including ICP-MS and IC-MS-MS.Reviewed, interpreted, and evaluated analytical data to determine validity and data quality for analyses of drinking water contaminants. Developed Standard operating Procedures (SOP)s for new methods. • Responsible for statistical analyses and preparation of manuscripts for publication. • Extensive experience in literature reviews and identifying research gaps. • Drafted documents and manusucripts for newly engineered analytical equipment.• Reviewed scientific and engineering manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

Developed methods for analysis of environmental contaminants in human and ruminant milk. Designed studies for investigation of excretion of contaminants in animal models. Prepared and analyzed samples using ICMS, atomic absorption spectrometry, HPLC and gas chromatography. Published first paper on presence of perchlorate in human milk. Designed and undertook a national survey of perchlorate in human and dairy milk. Received "Most Cited Paper" recognition of 2005 in Environmental Science and Technology. Supported study of the effects of environmentalcontaminants on aquatic organisms and provided data to EPA for risk assessments.Prepared and analyzed rodent and bird tissue using atomic absorption spectrometry for a study of the effects of wildlife exposure to heavy metals. Supported study of toxicokinetics of RDX in rodents using radioisotopes. Lectured on neurotoxicology for graduate level toxicology courses.

Auckland, Auk, Nz

Travel in desert, alpine, and sub-arctic environments, instructor in technical rescue, leadership development, team building, whitewater skills, whitewater rescue, telemark and cross country skiing, dog-sledding, ice and rock climbing instructor. Responsible for skill development and safety training of expeditionary staff including extrications, emergency first aid and maintenance, coordinating rescues and evacuations. Reviewed and modified safety standard operating procedures as appropriate. Developed and led courses for special populations including “women of courage’ (former victims of abuse), Native Americans, Delinquent Youth, Senior Adults, and Youthful Survivors of Family Violence and Addiction.

New York, Ny, Us

Review applications for fellowships, facilitate placement, arrival, and settling of Fellows in the United States. Organize and facilitate meetings and events for discussions of public policy, social and educational issues. Prepare press releases and position statements.

Medicine

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Environmental Toxicology

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Biology

Bachelor'S Degree