John Vandenberg

John Vandenberg is a Researcher at the US Environmental Protection Agency, specializing in environmental health risk assessment. His work focuses on atmospheric science, toxicology, and policy implications of environmental hazards.

• Former Director of the Health and Environmental Effects Assessment Park Division (retired 2021)
• 35+ years of experience in environmental health risk assessment
• Testified before U.S. House and Senate committees
• Elected Fellow of the Society for Risk Analysis

His research interests include atmospheric science, toxicology, economics, and environmental policy & governance. He has led major EPA initiatives such as Integrated Science Assessments for air pollutants and development of risk assessment methodologies.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in transforming risk assessment practices through epigenetics, toxicology tools, and global health studies. Key awards include EPA’s Statesmanship and Distinguished Service Awards.

• Scientific Honors:
  • Fellow of the Society for Risk Analysis
  • EPA’s Statesmanship Award
  • EPA’s Distinguished Service Award