By TIM DAVIS/Chatham Star-Tribune Editor
The
Douglas M. Brugge will speak about the effects of uranium mining and milling on human health at
Brugge (pronounced "Briggy") is an associate professor in the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at
His credentials include a doctorate in cellular and developmental biology from
Brugge also testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about uranium issues in 2007.
A question-and-answer session will follow Brugge's talk.
Katherine Mull, executive director of the Dan River Basin Association, said she hopes Brugge's program will expand residents' knowledge on uranium issues.
"There's a lot we don't know," she said. "We're just trying to bring in experts to present good, factual information."
Annette Ayres, a volunteer with the association, learned about Brugge after contacting a college in
Ayres later learned that Brugge worked on a health study about natural uranium exposure.
Asking him to speak about his study and his experiences, she said, seemed like one way to help residents find answers.
"It's a rare opportunity for residents and local officials to ask questions of a respected public health scientist who has done extensive research about this issue," Ayres said.
Saturday's program is free and open to the public.
No comments:
Post a Comment