Naval Health Research Center

Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL)

The mission of NHRC/EHEL is to (1) develop the biochemical data necessary to characterize the toxicity of materials of interest to the Navy; (2) use these data to formulate occupational and environmental health-hazard evaluations and risk assessments, including appropriate personnel exposure limits, which address Navy specific circumstances of exposure; and (3) develop and maintain a cadre of naval personnel skilled in the discipline of toxicology and its application to health-hazard evaluation and risk assessment.

NHRC/EHEL research reflects the unit responsiveness to the changing technologies of science while maintaining thrusts in areas that are directly relevant to our most important customer, the fleet sailor.

As the Department of Defense realigns organizations and resources, NHRC/EHEL is configured to continue its mission while optimizing the material, personnel, and financial resources under its stewardship. Further, NHRC/EHEL is well on its way to becoming the Tri-Service Toxicology Center of Excellence in Neurobehavioral and Inhalation Toxicology Research.

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