Vickie R. Walker

Vickie R. Walker is a Health Scientist in the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). With over 15 years of experience, her work focuses on developing and harmonizing health assessment methodologies to evaluate environmental toxicants' impacts on human health. She specializes in exposure analysis, risk communication, and translating scientific data into actionable public health strategies.

Her professional responsibilities include contributing to the Report on Carcinogens, a flagship NTP publication, and collaborating on projects related to chemical safety assessment. She holds a position in the Health Assessment and Translation group within DTT, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental health challenges.

Dr. Walker’s expertise bridges toxicology, epidemiology, and regulatory science, with particular attention to chemical mixtures and emerging environmental hazards. She actively participates in initiatives addressing PFAS exposure, occupational health, and community-engaged research.