Speaker: Judith Brumlow, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tobacco Products Laboratory
Title: "An Overview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Tobacco Products Laboratory"

Abstract: I graduated from KSU with a BS in Chemistry and a certificate in Forensic Chemistry in May of 2010. Currently serve as the Acting Quality Manager for the Tobacco Products Laboratory in Atlanta, GA which is a one-of-a-kind specialty laboratory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). I also serve as the team lead for the sample accessioning team that is responsible for in-processing and reporting results for all tobacco related samples for regulatory purposes. Previously, I worked at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitoring exposure to select agents such as anthrax. While at CDC, I also worked in trans-fatty acids analyses for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). I also worked in the private industry as the Analytical Chemistry Manager for Deerland Enzymes and Probiotics in Kennesaw, GA. For my presentation, I will be discussing my career path and my current roles and responsibilities as a public servant for the U.S. FDA, which will include the specific functionality of the Tobacco Products Laboratory.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departmental Seminar Series covers a broad range of fields in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. In past seminars, scientists from Academia, Government, and Industry have presented their most recent discoveries and contributions in their respective areas. This Seminar Series offers students and faculty the opportunity to interact directly with other leaders in their specializations and to gain a good overview of the entire range of fields in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

This seminar will take place in person. Refreshments will be served.