Daily wire, Scott McGee, 08/01/2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the reappointment of Dr. Eun Um to the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) for a second three-year term. Dr. Um, an esteemed expert in research methodologies, data analysis, and regulatory science, was initially appointed to the board for a three-year term. She has been recognized for her significant contributions to scientific integrity and ethical oversight in human studies research.
The HSRB plays a critical role in advising the EPA on the scientific and ethical review of human subjects research, particularly in pesticides, chemicals, and environmental pollutants. Dr. Um’s expertise in quantitative research, statistical modeling, and program evaluation has been invaluable to the board’s mission of ensuring the highest standards of ethics and scientific rigor in research involving human participants.
“I am honored to continue serving on the Human Studies Review Board and to support the EPA’s commitment to ethical research and public health protection, said Dr. Um. “Ensuring that human studies research meets the highest ethical and scientific standards is critical for advancing evidence-based policy and regulatory decisions.”
Dr. Um brings 25 years of experience in research methodologies, environmental policy evaluation, and data security, having worked with agencies such as the EPA, NIH, and Harvard Medical School. Her reappointment reflects her exceptional leadership and expertise in the field.
The EPA Human Studies Review Board is composed of independent experts in biostatistics, toxicology, epidemiology, and ethics who provide recommendations on research protocols involving human participants. Dr. Um’s continued presence on the board reinforces the agency’s commitment to upholding ethical standards and protecting public health.
Her reappointment is effective immediately and will extend through 2024.