Q&As University of Minnesota

What is a Scientific Advisory Board?

A Science Advisory Board is a group of experts from the external science community who represent the public interest. This group performs critical reviews of the methodology, analysis, and conclusions of a study performed by an institution with which they are not connected through employment. The University of Minnesota selected the members of this Scientific Advisory Board.

What information was given to the University of Minnesota for their work?

The University of Minnesota has received extensive information from company records and from prior studies to support its investigation efforts.  Rohm and Haas has committed to provide its full support to provide all available information needed by the study team to complete its work. The information provided to date includes: demographic and work history data for the Spring House site; personnel and death records; building, department, and location information; chemical management inventories; industrial hygiene exposure records; and other information in response to specific study team inquiries.