Environmental Toxins and Everyday Life: A Closer Look at Local Opportunities for Impact

This talk explores the role of environmental toxins in shaping health and well-being, examining their presence in everyday life and their impact on fertility, birth weight, and children’s academic and developmental outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of collecting baseline data on environmental toxins in Abu Dhabi to inform policies and interventions that improve health and promote sustainability. Attendees will also learn about opportunities to support and participate in local research efforts, contributing to impactful studies that guide positive change for the community. Speakers

• Kirsten Edepli, Professor of Biology, NYUAD
• Dr. Shaima Lari, Consultant Physician, Shiekh Shakhbot Medical City
• Dr. Amal Mubarak Madhi, Director of the Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Department, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC)
• Fatima Al Melhi, Director of Special Projects, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

In conversation with

• Dr. Nadeem Al Duaij, Consultant, Poison & Drug Information Service, DOH

In collaboration with