Integrative Biostrategies, LLC

IB has been involved in interpreting and operating under the key legislative and statutory actions that have been promulgated in the last 20 years. Its work has dealt with compliance with federal, state and international regulatory concerns.

+	Using the unique pharmacokinetics of metals, developed risk values for exposures to a series of metal compounds including lead, mercury, cadmium, and zinc.
+	Prepared MSDS sheets for several small companies developing novel chemicals for use in a variety of chemical processes. The work also involved characterization of both the chemical and toxicological properties of the compound through design of standard tests.
+	Reviewed, critically evaluated, and summarized data on the toxic effects, background exposure levels, and risks associated with exposure to a broad range of environmental contaminants in environmental media.
+	Reviewed water criteria documents for state and federal jurisdictions for a paper and pulp manufacturer. Chemicals considered included metals, chlorinated organics, biological effluents.
+	Provided training to environmental managers within a large petrochemical company covering all of the major USEPA regulatory initiatives.
+	Performed risk assessments for consumer products containing trace quantities of heavy metals and represented the companies before CPSC.

+	Reviewed and critically evaluated available data on the relationship between blood and brain cholinesterase levels and biological effects of cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides.
+	Performed human health and environmental risk assessments for sites in Texas using TCEQ, formerly TNRCC, Risk Reduction Rules and USEPA Region VI guidance.
+	Criticially examined and used the biokinetic model for predicting blood lead levels and clean-up levels for lead in various media for a variety of projects
+	Designed and implemented a health risk study for a city in Texas concerning resident's exposures to lead emissions from an industrial facility.
+	Reviewed water criteria documents for state and federal jurisdictions for a paper and pulp manufacturer. Chemicals considered included metals, chlorinated organics, biological effluents.

+	Developed a mechanistically-based approach for regulating an essential trace element for an international trade association. Tasks have included preparing position papers on risks of essential elements.
+	Prepared summary white papers on the state-of-the-science for endocrine disruptors for various US and international industry groups and companies (US, Canada, Australia, EU).
+	For a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, performed a complete review of toxicological and exposure data to develop a risk-based strategy for world-wide strategic regulatory policy for occupational exposures.
+	Provided ad hoc technical expertise to a large multi-national food company on issues related to both worker and consumer safety.