Jennifer Harmon, MPA, BS , brings an exceptional depth of experience in forensic toxicology and crime laboratory leadership to Intertox. With more than 25 years of technical expertise and over 17 years in senior management roles, she has served as both a Crime Laboratory Director and an Assistant Director in two of California’s largest counties, each with populations exceeding 3.3 million. She will be based in San Diego, CA. Jennifer is a past president of the California Association of Crime Laboratory Directors, a past president of the California Association of Toxicologists, is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Evaluation and Classification Program’s Technical Advisory Panel and has testified in front of the California State Senate and Assembly Public Safety Committees as well as the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Digital Commerce. In 2018, Jennifer was the recipient of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Public Service Award for her work in improving forensic drug testing and screening in California. 

Dr. David Lehmann, an accomplished toxicologist with nearly two decades of experience in toxicological research, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and in vitro study design across government, industry, and academia, has joined Intertox.  He will be based in Raleigh, NC.  David has specific expertise in evaluating human health hazards of pesticides, consumer products (e.g., medical devices, and environmental pollutants. He has had extensive involvement in international regulatory committees and development of new approach methodologies. David holds a PhD in Toxicology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Prior to joining us, David was a Senior Toxicologist with the EPA.

Richard Pleus had the privilege of co-presenting alongside Dr. Sara Souter (QANTAS) on a panel discussing Cabin Air Quality Practices Across Global Airlines at the International Airline Medical Association (IAMA) Annual Scientific Meeting held in Atlanta. The meeting is exceptional gathering of aviation medicine professionals from around the world.  The panel brought together a diverse, airline expert group representing toxicology, medical safety, research, workers’ compensation, and regulatory perspectives. The group discussed practical approaches, scientific considerations, and collaborative strategies being used to ensure cabin air safety for crew and passengers worldwide. 

Kelli Hackney presented the results of Intertox's research entitled " Defining New Methods for Evaluating  Impacts of Odors Through Chemosensory  Irritation " at the Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference.  The Air & Waste Management Association sponsored the meeting.   Intertox developed a method for evaluating whether exposure to odors is likely to cause non-specific health effects.  The paper is co-authored by Gretchen Bruce, Heidi O'Neill and Rick Pleus.  Click the link below to read the abstract for the paper.

 In 2025,  two major regulatory bodies involved in assessing human health risks of fabric released updates related to the use of Bisphenol.