About
Dr. Rachel M. Shaffer works on human health assessments in the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C. She has previously worked at the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. EPA; the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Dr. Shaffer has a broad background in environmental health sciences, with graduate training spanning experimental toxicology and human epidemiological research as well as experience in science policy and risk assessment. She has published on diverse topics, including air pollution, metals, pesticides, and food additives.