Barbara Hudson-Hanley

Barbara Hudson-Hanley, PhD, MPH, is an Instructor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Oregon State University. Her work focuses on the intersection of chemical policy and human health, particularly examining prenatal, perinatal, and early-life chemical exposures and their associations with developmental outcomes. She holds affiliations with the School of Nutrition and Public Health and the College of Health at Oregon State.

Her research interests include environmental health policy analysis, epidemiological studies of chemical exposures, and public health interventions to mitigate adverse health effects. Barbara is currently accepting new MPH students but not new PhD candidates.

Professional profiles indicate engagement with Bluesky social media platforms where she discusses science communication and public health advocacy. She has published studies on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), focusing on neurodevelopmental and birth outcomes in children.