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Michelle Fanucchi, Ph.D.

Air pollution • Water pollution • Toxicology • Chemical safety • Health risks from air and water contamination

Media contact: Hannah Echols, echolsh@uab.edu 

michelle fanucchi expertsMichelle Fanucchi, Ph.D.

Department of Environmental Health Science

 

Areas of expertise:

  • Air pollution
  • Water pollution
  • Toxicology
  • Chemical safety
  • Health risks from air and water contamination

 

 

Fanucchi, a leader in environmental health sciences and toxicology, is an expert in the field of air and water pollution, hazardous chemicals, Superfund, and environmental regulations. She is well-versed in speaking about the health risks of water and air contamination, especially in the wake of natural disasters when clean water facilities may be inoperable or overwhelmed. She is also an expert in the health risks of household items and is able to discuss how to safely use every day products, as well as products to avoid.

 

 

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