IEHSC Webinar Series
Bridging Environmental Geochemistry and Public Health: How Bioaccessibility Shapes Human Health Risk Assessment
We are pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the IEHSC Webinar Series, featuring IEHSC member Dr. Alexys Boim.
In this session, Dr. Boim will explore the crucial relationship between soil geochemistry and public health protection, demonstrating how bioaccessibility data provides a more accurate and realistic basis for human health risk assessments.
Event Details
- Date: September 11, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Format: Online via Zoom (Free Access)
Abstract
Contaminated soils can pose risks to human health, but total contaminant concentrations alone do not necessarily reflect actual exposure. Environmental geochemistry controls how contaminants behave in soil, influencing their mobility, bioaccessibility, and potential uptake by the human body.This talk will discuss how geochemical processes and bioaccessibility data can improve human health risk assessments and support more informed risk management decisions. Drawing on case studies from contaminated areas and recent advances in the field, this integrated approach provides a more realistic understanding of human exposure and supports effective protection of public health.
Key Research Focuses Covered
- – Environmental Geochemistry
- – Contaminant Behavior
- – Human Health Risk Assessment
- – Public Health Protection
About the Speaker
Dr. Alexys Boim is an active member of the IEHSC and an environmental geochemist with expertise in contaminant behavior, bioaccessibility, and human health risk assessment. She is passionate about bridging fundamental geochemical processes with public health applications to generate science-based solutions for safer and healthier communities.
👉 You can read her full biography and learn more about her work at https://www.iehsconsortium.org/alexys-boim/.
Join the Webinar
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