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Low Meconium Metal Concentrations in Newborns from NYC: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Published May 12, 2025

Featuring Fiona Fogarty*, Dr. Brian Pavilonis, and Dr. Suzanne McDermott
*PhD candidate

CUNY SPH PhD candidate publishes findings in Springer Nature. Study highlights the need for targeted public health interventions to reduce prenatal metal exposure in vulnerable urban populations.

ABC News: Heavy metals found in some dark chocolate, not ’cause for alarm’

Published August 1, 2024

Featuring Dr. Brian Pavilonis

Experts say the health risks are low by eating a varied diet and moderation.

High Country News: Inside the EPA’s close relationship with a Montana mining company

Published February 23, 2023

Featuring Dr. Suzanne McDermott

When faced with new research on health risks in Butte, the agency turned to industry for guidance.

Indoor ventilation risk and mitigation of virus transmission

Recorded on Nov 30, 2021

Featuring Dr. Brian Pavilonis

From the podcast: Making Public Health Personal

UC Berkeley Lecture: Estimating Indoor Transmission Risks of SARS-CoV-2

Recorded on April 13, 2021

By Dr. Brian Pavilonis

This presentation explores two case studies where the Wells-Riley model was used to calculate SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk estimates.

UC Berkeley Lecture: Occupational Exposure and Ventilation Assessment in New York City Nail Salons

Recorded on August 11, 2020

By Dr. Brian Pavilonis

Nail salons are an important business and employment sector for recent immigrants offering popular services to a diverse range of customers across the United States. However, due to the nature of nail products and services, salon air can be burdened with a mix of low levels of hazardous airborne contaminants.

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