Media contact: Hannah Echols, echolsh@uab.edu
Michelle 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.
Media coverage:
- After Hurricane Harvey, some Texans are walking around in streets contaminated with their own poop, Newsweek
- Which family-friendly repellents work best to ward off pesky mosquitoes? AccuWeather.com
- 5 health risks following Hurricane Harvey, from animal attacks to contamination, Medical Daily