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Mark Robson, PhD, MPH
1995 M.P.H. in Environmental Health
1988 Ph.D. in Horticulture
1979 M.S. in Horticulture
1977 B.S. in Agricultural Science with High Honors
Dr. Robson's primary responsibilities in the last sixteen years have been administrative, involving planning, personnel, budget management, and program evaluation. Summary of Experience: Executive Director, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Rutgers University, Piscataway, N.J. April 1993-Present. Initiate, develop and implement all administrative matters for the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI). Work with and coordinate administrative and scientific personnel at Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Serve as central coordinator for day to day building operations. Facilitate the effective integration of independent graduate programs in Toxicology, Public Health, Occupational Medicine Residency and Exposure Assessment. Work with the Director and Division Directors in the administration and oversight of an annual combined budget of over $27 million. Provide direction, guidance, and oversight to all administrative matters, equipment purchases, and project and contract administration. Develop and prepare EOHSI central budget, including, state, federal, foundation, and industrial support. Conduct research in the area of pesticide exposure, pesticide applicator training, and pesticide policy issues. Additional research and policy interests include environmental health issues in Central and Eastern Europe. Coordinate the Scientific Exchange Program at EOHSI for three to four environmental and occupational health scientists annually. Teach two courses annually in the New Jersey Graduate Program in Public Health. Member, NIEHS Center of Excellence - Community Outreach and Education Program. Member, Center for Environmental Communication - New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University. Member, Graduate Faculty - New Jersey Graduate Program in Public Health, Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Co-Director, Environmental and Occupational Health Track. Member, Graduate Faculty - Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology, Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Adjunct Member, Rutgers Graduate School - Environmental Sciences Program, Rutgers University. Fellow, University College, Rutgers University. Co-Director - New Jersey Center for Environmental Indicators, a jointly sponsored Center of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental and Community Medicine, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Science Coordinator/Clinical Assistant Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, N.J. November 1991-April 1993. Provided support and coordination for the implementation of interdisciplinary research and education in health and environmental sciences. Organized and implemented conferences, lecture programs, colloquia, and seminars on relevant topics. Provided administrative support to the Director and Executive Director. Worked with EOHSI divisions to integrate program components, facilitate teaching and research efforts. Director - Division of Regulatory Services, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Trenton, N.J. October 1990-November 1991. Under the direction of the Secretary of Agriculture, provided leadership and guidance for the work program and staff of the Division of Regulatory Services whose primary responsibility was to direct the various programs to assure the quality of agricultural chemicals and farm products for the protection of consumers and to assure payment to producers of perishable agricultural products. Acted as the science technical advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture on environmental, pesticide and food safety issues. Served as the Secretary's representative on the Clean Air Council, as well as numerous councils and committees regarding regulations and public health and safety. Deputy Director-Division of Rural Resources, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Trenton, N.J. March 1989-October 1990. Assisted in the administration, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the programs in the Rural Resources Division, which includes Soil and Water Conservation, Agricultural and Economic Development, Fisheries and Seafood Development, and the New Jersey Agricultural Statistical Service. Assisted in the management and supervision of Division personnel. Served as a technical resource for environmental, pesticide, and food safety issues. Initiated, directed and coordinated programs dealing with broad rural public policy issues as they related to agriculture in rural and non-rural areas of New Jersey. Served as the Secretary of Agriculture's representative on the Clean Water Council, Clean Air Council, and Solid Waste Advisory Council. Research Scientist-Pesticide Control Program, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, N.J. March 1985-March 1989. Supervised Technical Evaluation and Monitoring Section of the Pesticide Control Program. Provided scientific support to Certification and Compliance Bureaus of the pesticide regulatory agency. Coordinated special projects for the Program in pesticide use, disposal, assessment and impact. Served as liaison for the Program to other state agencies, universities, and industry. Served as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for the Program. Coordinated computer and database projects. Extension Pesticide Coordinator, New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service-Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. July 1981-March 1985. Developed and administered an educational program in the proper use of pesticides and pesticide applicator certification. Coordinated a statewide pesticide impact assessment program. Served as liaison and provided assistance to various state agencies with regard to pest control and pesticide use. Extension Associate in Horticulture, New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service- Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. July 1980-June 1981. Worked with extension specialists and county agricultural agents conducting applied research to develop small fruit and vegetable recommendations. Provided publication, training, and educational programs for commercial and residential growers. Current Research Grants: NJDEP-Academic Indicators Partnership Developing In-State Capability: Human Health Component. NJDEP - Division of Science and Research. 1998-1999. $25,000. Principal Investigator. Utilization of County Natural Resource Inventories in the Protection of Critical Watershed Areas. NJDEP - Division of Science and Research. 1998-1999 $35,000. Principal Investigator. Case Study Training Video. Rea Brothers Case Study. USDA. 1998-1999. $44,000. Co-Investigator with G.C. Hamilton. NJDEP/Academic Partnership in Environmental Science and Health. NJDEP-Division of Science and Research. 1997-1998. $25,000. Principal Investigator. Community Responsive Partners for Environmental Health, NIH-National Environmental Health Sciences Institute. 1995-1999. $104,000. Co-Investigator with R. Snyder. Investigation of and Technical Support for: 1)Health Effects of Chemically Contaminated Sediments in NY/NJ Harbor Estuary and Coastal Regions, and; 2)Alternative to Ocean Disposal of Contaminated Dredged Material from the NY/NJ Port. NJDEP-Division of Science and Research 1994-1997. $133,012. Principal Investigator. National Human Exposure Assessment Study - Pesticides and PAHS in Food. U.S. EPA/RTI. 1993-1997. $164,000. Principal Investigator. An Assessment of Regulatory, Market and Financial Obstacles to Integrated Pest Management in New Jersey. NJDEP-Office of Pollution Prevention. 1993-1994. $7,500. Principle Investigator. Assessment and Measurement of Pesticides for Regulatory Guidance. NJDEP - Pesticide Control Program. 1992-1995. $199,396. Co-Investigator with M. Gallo, A. Greenberg, M. Gochfeld. Technology Transfer for Cancer Research. New Jersey Commission for Cancer Research. 1993-1994. $24,145. Co-Investigator with C.S. Yang and A. Rabson. Teaching Activity: CORE 5531. Introduction to Environmental Health. New Jersey Graduate Program in Public Health. Co-director of course with R. Lynch. Spring Semester - 3 credits. Co-director of course with M. Gochfeld. Fall Semester - 3 credits. ENOH 5602. Pesticides and Public Health. New Jersey Graduate Program in Public Health. Instructor. Fall semester - 1 credit. Global Environmental Issues. Faculty of Arts and Sciences Millennium Course. Co-director of course with M. Greenberg. Fall Semester 1999 - 3 credits. Numerous guest lectures in graduate, undergraduate and non-credit courses. Student Advising 1995-1999: Fieldwork advisor for thirty-one New Jersey Graduate Program in Public Health students. Advisor to three Ph.D. students in Rutgers Environmental Science Program. Committee member for one M.S. student in Rutgers Geography Program. Advisor for eight Cook College Coop Education students annually. Professional Affiliations: International Society of Exposure Analysis American Public Health Association Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials Mid-Atlantic Society of Toxicology American Water Resource Association-New Jersey Section American Chemical Society - Agrochemicals Division - Agricultural and Food Division - Food Safety Division Committee Memberships: Rutgers University Ph.D. in Environmental Policy Committee, Chair, 1997 - present. European Centre for Health, Safety and Environment at Work, 1999 - present. Federal Interagency Pesticide Physician Resources Committee, Chair, 1999 - 2001. NJ Future Advisory Committee for the Sustainable Goals and Indicators Process, 1997-present. USEPA Agricultural Health Study Peer Review Committee, Chair, 1997-present. Harvard Center for Risk Analysis, Agricultural Health Study Review Committee, 1996-present. National Advisory Board for Environmental Justice Project, Rural Coalition, Washington, D.C., 1995-present. United States Committee on Poland's Environment, 1993-present. Rutgers Environmental Sciences and Engineering Coordinating Committee, 1992-present. NJDEP Pesticide Review Committee, Chair, 1991-present. NJAES Sludge Agricultural Management Practices Committee, 1990-1996. NJDEP Sludge Technical Evaluation Committee, 1990-1996. NJ Environmental Education Commission, 1992-1993. NJ Agricultural Education Advisory Committee, 1990-1992. NJ Clean Water Council (Ex-Officio), 1989-1991. NJ Clean Air Council (Vice-Chair) (Ex-Officio), 1989-1991. NJ Solid Waste Advisory Council (Ex-Officio), 1989-1991. Honors: New York Academy of Sciences: Active Member Alpha Tau Alpha: Honorary Agricultural Educational Fraternity Alpha Zeta: Honorary Agriculture Fraternity Sigma Xi: Honorary Scientific Research Society President's Citation: Soil Conservation Society of America Pesticide Association of New Jersey for Outstanding Activities in Pesticide Education New Jersey Future Farmers of America: Honorary Garden State Farmer Degree New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research Outstanding Service Award New York Conference Central Atlantic States, Association of Food and Drug Officials Service Award Kellogg Fellow at the National Center for Food and Agriculture Policy Resources For the Future, Washington, D.C. Selected to participate in a program in agricultural policy and leadership to study the federal policy making process, particularly from the Legislative and Executive branches of government, 1990. Scientific Papers, Abstracts and Chapters: Mansour, H., Robson, M., Meyer, R. and Weisel, C. Potential impact of chlorination of sandy bottom swimming areas on drinking water sources. International Journal of Environmental Studies. Vo. 56. Pp. 653-665. 1999. Robson, M., Doyle, V. and DerMarderosian, A. Pesticides, Chapter 78, Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, in Press. Robson, M. Panelist reaction: environmental justice in Communicating Risk in a Changing World. Tinter, Pavlova, Gotsch and Arlen, eds. Ramazzini Institute/OEM Press. Chapter 8, pp 81-83. 1998. Greco, R., Robson, M., Russell, D., and Meyer, R. Is hydrocooling a possible mechanism for the transfer of pesticides? Bulletin Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 60:685-692. 1998. Goldstein, B., Robson, M., and Botnick, C. Size characteristics of larger academic human environmental health programs in the United States. Environmental Health Perspectives, 106: 615-617. 1998. Robson, M., Meyer, R., Hore, P., Petlick, S., and Buckley, B. Pesticide measurement on toys, plates, and walls, how dry is dry? Abstract 1329 - PITTCON'98, New Orleans, La., March 5, 1998. Meyer, R., Robson, M., Hore, P., Petlick, S., and Buckley, B. Measurement of VOCs and pesticide aerosols in a controlled field environment, were the models wrong? Abstract 1328 - PITTCON'98, New Orleans, La., March 5, 1998. Gurunathan, S., Robson, M., Freeman, N., Buckley, B., Roy, A., Meyer R., Bukowski, J., and Lioy, P. Accumulation of chlorpyrifos on residential surfaces and toys accessible to children. Environmental Health Perspectives. 106:9-16. 1998. Hamilton G., Robson M., Ghidu G., Samulis R. and Prosko E. An assessment of obstacles to grower acceptance of integrated pest management in New Jersey. American Entomologist. Summer 1997. Gurunathan, S., Robson, M., Freeman, N., Buckley, B. And Lioy, P. Measurement of chlorpyrifos residues in an indoor environment to assess the dermal and non-dietary oral exposure pathways. Joint Society for Risk Analysis, and International Society for Exposure Analysis and Epidemiology Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. December 8-12, 1996. Bukowski J., Robson M., Buckley B., Russell D. and Meyer L. Air-levels of volatile organic compounds following indoor application of an emulsifiable concentrate insecticide. Environmental Science and Technology. 30:8:2543-2546. 1996. Robson M. Opportunities for sustainable agriculture in the United States and Eastern Europe. Presented at the sixth annual conference on Health and Environment in Eastern Europe. Eforie Nord, Romania. Conference Proceedings. B. Levy and C. Levenstein, eds. June 1995. Robson M. Reuse of sludge. Chapter 58 in Environmental Medicine. M. Gochfeld, ed. pp. 657-659. 1995. Robson M. Interdisciplinary efforts are needed. The Scientist. April 1993. Robson M. Interdisciplinary efforts are needed. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews. Vol. 18(4):32-326. 1993. Meyer L., Hamilton G. and Robson M. New Jersey agricultural applications pesticide use survey. American Chemical Society Special Conference IV, Point Clear, AL. Jan. 21-25, 1990. Louis J., Meyer L., Post G., Robson M., Mattern G, Lia G. and Rosen J. Pesticide residues measured in fruits and vegetables. American Chemical Society Special Conference IV, Point Clear, AL. Jan. 21-25, 1990. Mattern G., Singer G., Louis J., Robson M. and Rosen J. Determination of seven pesticides with a chemical ionization trap detector. J. of Agri. and Food Chem. Vol.38, No. 2. 1990. Louis J. and Robson M. New Jersey pesticide use survey. Abstract and paper for Pesticides in Terrestrial and Aquatic Environment, Richmond, VA. May 11-12, 1989. Mattern G., Singer G., Louis J., Robson M. and Rosen J. Analysis of some phenylurea herbicides by capillary column gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. J. of Assoc. of Official Analytical Chemists. 1989. Robson M., Hopfinger J. and Eck P. Postharvest sensory evaluation of calcium treated Peach fruit. Acta Horticulturae, 2nd International Peach Symposium. 254:173-177. 1989. Hopfinger J. and Robson M. The effect of foliar calcium application on organoleptic evaluation. Southeast Professional Fruitworkers Conference, Athens, GA. Oct. 19, 1988. Robson M. How pesticide regulatory decisions are made. Presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. Nov. 14, 1988. Louis J., Robson M., Post G., Rosen J., Matter G. and Lia C. Dietary exposures to pesticide residues in food. Presented at the 9th Annual SETAC Meetings, Arlington, VA. Nov. 13, 1988. Robson M., Hopfinger J. and Eck P. Postharvest sensory evaluation of calcium treated peach fruit. Presented at the International Peach Symposium, Clemson, SC. June 19, 1988. Louis J., Oxenford J., Volwinkle E., Battaglin W., Robson M., Murphy E. and Bordenka M. Impact of agricultural chemicals on groundwater quality in the New Jersey coastal plain. Presented at the 4th Annual Hudson/Delaware Regional SETAC Symposium, New Brunswick, NJ. May 13, 1988. Robson M. Estimated production costs of strawberries in New Jersey. In The Strawberry. Horticultural Publications, 450-451. 1981. Popular Articles: Robson M. Pest wars, or a look at the relative acute toxicity of commonly used pesticides. EQ Review, Vol. 2, No. 4. 1988. Robson M. Electronic data base to determine actual pesticide use in New Jersey. EQ Review, Vol. 1, No. 3. 1986. Robson M. Pesticide disposal days. EQ Review, Vol. 1, No. 1. 1986. Robson M. pH effects of pesticide stability and efficacy. Horticultural News, Vol. 63(1):12,12. 1983. Robson M. Review of strawberry varieties and disease resistance. Horticultural News, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Vol. 60(2):4-5. 1978. Project Reports: Robson M., Hamilton G., Samulis R. and Prostko E. An assessment of regulatory, market and financial obstacles to integrated pest management in New Jersey - Pilot Project. N.J. Department of Environmental Protection - Office of Pollution Prevention. 1994. Ferrarin R., Robson M. and Gerding F. Research report: New Jersey pesticide disposal project. 1986. Jackson M., Else M., Robson M. and Prostak D. Evaluation of soil insecticide treatments and their impact on the yield of field corn in New Jersey. USDA-Northeast Pesticide Impact Assessment Project Report USDA TPSU RU 257-260. 1985. Extension Publications: Robson M. and Johnson W. Coordinators. Commercial vegetable production recommendations, Extension Bulletin E-001A. 1985. Robson M. and Smith R. Pesticide dealers manual. Leaflet 619. 1985. Robson M. and Johnson W. Coordinators. Commercial vegetable production recommendations. Extension Bulletin E-001. 1984. Clarke B., Robson M. and Vasvary L. Pest control recommendations for commercial nurserymen. Extension Bulletin E-36. 1984. Clarke B., Robson M. and Vasvary L. Insect and disease control on lawn and turf. Extension Bulletin E-037. 1984. Clarke B., Meade J., Robson M. and Vasvary L. Pest control recommendations for flower growers. Extension Bulletin E-038. 1984. Race S. and Robson M. Poultry insect control recommendations for New Jersey. Extension Bulletin E-039. 1984. Clarke B., Robson M. and Vasvary L. Insect and disease recommendations for shade tree and woody ornamentals. Extension Bulletin E-040. 1984. Robson M. pH effects on pesticide stability and efficacy. Leaflet 617. 1983. Robson M. Partial list of small fruit nurseries. Leaflet 616. 1983. Robson M. and Johnson W. Coordinators. Commercial vegetable production recommendations. Extension Bulletin 406J. 1983. Janes H., Giacomelli G. and Robson M. Nutrient film technique, a hydroponic method for growing plants. Extension Leaflet 612. 1982. Pollack B. and Robson M. Coordinators. Commercial vegetable production recommendations. Extension Bulletin 406I. 1982. Pollack B. and Robson M. Coordinators. Commercial vegetable production recommendations. Extension Bulletin 406H. 1981. Robson M. and Miller L. Commercial small fruit production manual. 1981. Robson M. Small fruit pest control recommendations for home gardens in New Jersey. Leaflet 608A. 1981. Robson M., Christ E. and Fiallo M. Frutas adaptadas para el crecimento de un huerto casero en New Jersey. Folleto 581. 1980. Robson M. and Christ E. Raspberry and blackberry culture in New Jersey. Extension Bulletin 429. 1980. Christ E. and Robson M. Commercial strawberry production in New Jersey. Extension Bulletin 417A. 1980. Christ E. and Robson M. Fruit adapted for home garden growing in New Jersey. Leaflet 539B. 1980. Christ E. and Robson M. Strawberries for home garden. Leaflet 252D. 1980. Christ E. and Robson M. Bush fruits for home garden. Extension Bulletin 298F. 1980. Christ E. and Robson M. Grape growing in New Jersey. Extension Bulletin 330C. 1980. Christ E. and Robson M. Blueberries. Leaflet 320A. 1980. Fabian M. and Robson M. Guidelines for marketing pick your own produce in New Jersey. Extension Bulletin 428. 1980. Professional Certificates: New Jersey Teacher of Science K-12 New Jersey Teacher of Agriculture Community Affiliations: Member, North Hanover Emergency Management Committee, 1984-1991. Member, North Hanover Township Shade Tree Commission, 1985-1991. Member, Wrightstown Volunteer Fire Company, 1973-present. Assistant Chief, Wrightstown Volunteer Fire Company, 1979-1981 & 1985-1986. Chief, Wrightstown Volunteer Fire Company, 1987-1989. Treasurer, Wrightstown Volunteer Fire Company, 1998-present. Parish Trustee, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1988-1991. Lector, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1987-present. Eucharistic Minister, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1990-present. Member, Holy Cross School Board, 1997-present. Member, Advisory Board, Helyar House, Rutgers University, 1986-present. President, Alumni Association, Helyar House, Rutgers University, 1994. Revised: 11/19/99 |