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Released: 26-Jan-2021 10:10 AM EST
New Research: Monitoring Online Posts by Consumers Could Help Improve Food Safety
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

An estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness are contracted in the U.S. annually, causing about 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, according to CDC. In some instances, the source is well known, but 80 percent of food poisoning cases are of unknown origin. A new study published by Risk Analysis, proposes a new Food Safety Monitoring System that utilizes data mining on websites to identify products associated with food-related illnesses.

   
Released: 5-Jan-2021 12:20 PM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Inducts Three Visionaries to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) inducted Eula Bingham, Steve Rayner and Martin Weitzman to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis. The Pantheon, established in 2008, recognizes luminaries and visionaries in risk analysis and serves to illustrate how the field contributes to the advancement of knowledge and public good.

Released: 18-Dec-2020 11:35 AM EST
Fourteen Honored by Society for Risk Analysis
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Over the course of its virtual Annual Meeting, the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) awarded six prestigious scholarly and service awards and named seven new Fellows. These awards recognize 14 individuals for their outstanding contributions to the society and to the science of risk analysis. The recipients were nominated by their peers, selected by a committee of SRA members and approved by the SRA Council.

Released: 17-Dec-2020 2:00 PM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Announces Its New 2021 Council
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

During its virtual Annual Meeting, the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) announced the addition of five new Council members and the rise of Robyn Wilson Ph.D., The Ohio State University, as the new President of its 2021 Council. Wilson succeeds Seth Guikema, Ph.D., University of Michigan, who has completed his term and will continue to serve on the Council as past-president.

8-Dec-2020 11:00 AM EST
Two New Studies Offer Ways to Avert Accidents and Workplace Injuries for American Workers
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Human error is a causal factor in up to 80 percent of workplace accidents. A new study measuring the eye movements and cognitive processes for at-risk workers, sheds new light on the potential to avert accidents and possibly prevent workplace injuries. The study “Measuring attention, working memory, and visual perception to reduce risk of injuries in the construction industry,” by Behzad Esmaeili, Ph.D., George Mason University challenges the conventional, reactionary paradigm of safety-risk management.

   
8-Dec-2020 12:15 PM EST
Drinking Water Significant Source of Microplastics in Human Diet
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

In an effort to understand the potential risks associated with exposure to micro/nanoplastics, the Emerging Risks of Micro/nanoplastics: Perspectives From Diverse Sectors symposia at the 2020 Society for Risk Analysis virtual Annual Meeting, December 13-17, 2020, aims to highlight the current state of knowledge associated with physical and chemical transformation, hazard characterization, environmental effects, social implications and policy limitations.  

8-Dec-2020 12:15 PM EST
Beyond the Illness: How COVID-19 is Negatively Impacting Those Who are not Infected
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The pandemic has impacted farmers, children, plant workers and even office workers in unique ways that go beyond physical illness. Several studies that explore these individualized effects will be presented during the Individual Impacts of Global Pandemic Risks session and the COVID-19: Risk Communication and Social Dynamics of Transmission and Vulnerability symposia, both from 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET on December 15, at the 2020 Society for Risk Analysis virtual Annual Meeting, December 13-17, 2020.

   
8-Dec-2020 11:55 AM EST
3D Printers May Be Toxic for Humans
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Several studies that aim to characterize and quantify the release and composition, particle size, and residence time in the indoor environment will be presented in the Exposure and Risk Assessment of 3D Printing and Emerging Materials symposium on December 15, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET at the 2020 Society for Risk Analysis virtual Annual Meeting held December 13-17, 2020.

   
Released: 9-Dec-2020 11:05 AM EST
Presidential roundtable discussion: How do we restore science to policy making?
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Restoring science in the White House is the topic of the presidential roundtable discussion at that the Society for Risk Analysis’ (SRA) Virtual Annual Meeting, on Thursday, December 17 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET.

8-Dec-2020 11:30 AM EST
Who’s to Blame? How the Media Has Shaped Public Understanding of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has been characterized by rapidly changing information, a high degree of uncertainty, and conflicting information about transmission, vulnerability and mitigation methods. Several studies focused on public perceptions of the pandemic and the impact of media will be presented during two sessions on December 15, from 2:30-4:00 during the Society for Risk Analysis virtual Annual Meeting, December 13-17, 2020.

   
Released: 23-Oct-2020 10:45 AM EDT
New Data on Increasing Cloth Mask Effectiveness
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

A new study published in Risk Analysis, “Reinventing cloth masks in the face of pandemics,” by Stephen Salter, P.Eng., describes how Effective Fiber Mask Programs (EFMPs) can help communities find a balance between the economy and curbing community spread.

   
Released: 26-Aug-2020 12:35 PM EDT
USDA Says Current Poultry Food Safety Guidelines Do Not Stop Salmonella Outbreaks
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Current poultry food safety guidelines for Salmonella, the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks, are inadequate. A new study conducted by Thomas Oscar, USDA Agricultural Research Service, “Salmonella prevalence alone is not a good indicator of poultry food safety,” published in Risk Analysis, explores additional factors that must be considered in order to identify poultry products that are truly safe for human consumption.

   
Released: 5-Jun-2020 10:45 AM EDT
Society for Risk Analysis to Host Webinar on Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA), the world’s leading authority on risk sciences and its applications, is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the latest research on aerosol transmission of COVID-19.

   
Released: 27-May-2020 7:55 PM EDT
Models for Incorporating Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

To help answer major questions about COVID19, governments have been reaching out to epidemiologists, medical practitioners and others who have some expertise in disease modeling in order to better understand the trajectory of the virus and its impact on society. One of the most widely used models are called Mathematical Compartmental Models, which simplify the mathematical modeling of infectious diseases.

Released: 27-May-2020 5:05 PM EDT
Exploring the Zoonotic Origins of COVID-19
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a lot of dialog surrounding its zoonotic origins, or its transmission from animals to humans. A new study explores how zoonotic origins are communicated can influence risk perception and preventative behaviors, including how people interact with animals that are known to be possible sources of a disease.

Released: 8-May-2020 10:35 AM EDT
How do we address the risk associated with pathogens?
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

In order to assess the risk associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for COVID-19, we follow the quantitative microbial risk assessment process.

Released: 8-May-2020 10:35 AM EDT
Systemic Risks of Pandemics
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

What is so special about systemic risks? Risks are systemic when a society’s essential systems, such as telecommunications, infrastructure or health systems are threatened.

Released: 8-May-2020 9:45 AM EDT
Addressing Real and Perceived Risks Associated with COVID-19
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

There are two major drivers of perceived risks. The first one is dreadfulness. Seeing images of coffins in Italy, Spain and the U.S., overwhelmed hospital wards, people we know and famous people with severe health issues all send messages of dreadfulness This increases the perceived risks. The second major driver is fear of the unknown. This is an emerging disease, there is no treatment and no vaccine, and very little is known about what happens to people who survive if they are infected again.

   
Released: 8-May-2020 9:35 AM EDT
Food Security During COVID-19: How do we avoid green eggs and ham?
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

During the last month, I have heard several comments along the lines of, “I went to the grocery store to buy chicken and there wasn’t any.

Released: 7-May-2020 10:45 AM EDT
Study Finds Breathing and Talking Contribute to COVID-19 Spread
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Current knowledge about the role of aerosols in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 warrants urgent attention. Current guidance and public health information has slowly shifted focus towards aerosols as a transmission pathway - predominantly associated with breathing and talking by asymptomatic individuals. Providing guidelines for sufficient inhalation protection will be important in curbing the spread of COVID-19.

   
Released: 27-Apr-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Food Safety and Coronavirus
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Covid Conversations on Risk featuring Jade Mitchell, Ph.D., and Felicia Wu, Ph.D. both from Michigan State University addresses food safety and risk. A recording of the webinar can be found on the SRA website at https://sra.org/covid-19-resources

   
Released: 27-Apr-2020 9:00 AM EDT
COVID Conversations on Risk
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society of Risk Analysis (SRA) has launched COVID Conversations on Risk, a series of podcast and webinars featuring various aspects of risk analysis. The series is hosted by SRA President, Seth Guikema, Ph.D., University of Michigan.

Released: 26-Mar-2020 1:05 PM EDT
Is the Coronavirus Outbreak of Unnatural Origins?
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Did coronavirus mutate from a virus already prevalent in humans or animals or did it originate in a laboratory? As scientists grapple with understanding the source of this rapidly spreading virus, the Grunow-Finke assessment tool (GFT) may assist them with determining whether the coronavirus outbreak is of natural or unnatural origins.

   
Released: 6-Feb-2020 2:30 PM EST
Coronavirus - study finds methods for preventingglobal disease spread through airports
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As coronavirus spreads across the globe via infected air travelers, authorities are looking for ways to contain the outbreak and avoid a pandemic. This study, published in Risk Analysis, analyzes the impact of implementing disease mitigation strategies at airports across the globe. The study finds that increasing traveler engagement with proper hand-hygiene at all airports has the potential to reduce the risk of a potential pandemic by 24-69 percent. The researchers also identify ten critical airports, central to the air-transportation network. If hand-washing mitigation strategies are implemented in just these ten locations, the pandemic risk can drop by up to 37 percent.

Released: 19-Dec-2019 11:40 AM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Inducts William Ruckelshaus to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) inducted William Ruckelshaus to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis. The Pantheon, established in 2008, recognizes luminaries and visionaries in risk analysis and serves to illustrate how the field contributes to the advancement of knowledge and public good.

25-Nov-2019 9:35 AM EST
Risk Analysis Powers Air Pollution Solutions
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Air pollution exposure threatens human health both outdoors and when polluted air infiltrates homes, offices, schools and vehicles. Exposure to certain particulate matter can cause respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous system issues, especially in vulnerable populations. Several presentations at the 2019 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will explore new ways to measure and track air pollutants to reduce public health risk.

20-Nov-2019 2:55 PM EST
Risk Analysis Critical Tool for Combating Human Trafficking
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Each year, more than 40 million men, women and children are trafficked worldwide. It manifests in numerous forms and has grown into a multi-billion-dollar illegal enterprise that is difficult to detect, prosecute and examine. Risk analysis is a critical tool for combating human trafficking and is central to informing global policy recommendations and assisting with targeted local and organizational efforts. Several studies will be presented during the Addressing Human Trafficking Risk symposium at the 2019 SRA Annual Meeting at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

   
20-Nov-2019 2:00 PM EST
Social Media Contributes to Increased Perception of Food Technology as Risky Business
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

When it comes to food technology, the information shared on social media often trumps the facts put out by the scientific community and food experts, leading to the dissemination of disinformation, “fake news” and conspiracy theories. Nowhere is this more evident than consumers’ mistrust of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), despite assurances from the scientific community and food experts. Several studies covering this widespread risk perception of food technologies will be presented during the Visual Cues and Perceptions of Risk: Modern Agriculture in the Era of Social Media symposium on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the 2019 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia

20-Nov-2019 2:30 PM EST
Reducing Wildfire Risks for Better Management and Resource Allocation
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As wildfires become deadlier, larger and more expensive, there is strong interest in better risk governance. Managing future wildfire risk requires an interface between human decision processes and knowledge about climate trends related to fire, as well as humans’ abilities to anticipate wildfire potential and mitigation approaches are critical. Several presentations at the 2019 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will explore analyses of past fire seasons, projections for the future and approaches for decision making aimed at mitigating risk.

Released: 10-Dec-2019 2:45 PM EST
Twelve Honored by Society for Risk Analysis
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Today, the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) awarded six prestigious scholarly and service awards and named six new Fellows at its Annual Meeting in Arlington, Virginia. These awards recognize 12 individuals for their outstanding contributions to the society and to the science of risk analysis. The recipients were selected by a committee of SRA past presidents and approved by the SRA Council.

Released: 10-Dec-2019 2:15 PM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Announces Its New 2020 Council
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

During its Annual Meeting, the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) announced the addition of five new Council members and the rise of Seth Guikema, Ph.D., University of Michigan, as the new President of its 2020 Council. Guikema succeeds Katherine McComas, Ph.D., Cornell University, who has completed her term and will continue to serve on the Council as past-president.

Released: 10-Dec-2019 1:45 PM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Announces 2019 Winners for Best Journal Papers and Best Research Posters
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) is pleased to announce the winners for best papers in Risk Analysis: An International Journal and the best research posters for 2019. The editorial staff of Risk Analysis selected the 2019 Best Paper award winners. These papers made the most significant impacts on the theory or practice of risk analysis. Judges, as well as members of the society via popular vote, selected the poster winners during the meeting’s annual poster session the evening prior.

20-Nov-2019 3:15 PM EST
Natural Toxins in the Global Food Supply Continue to Threaten the Health of Underprivileged Communities
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Naturally occurring chemicals in the global food supply are known to pose a burden on worldwide health. New studies have found that a certain foodborne toxin, in addition to its known health effects,, is also linked to vaccine resistance, and for the first time the global burden of disease from foodborne arsenic, lead, cadmium, and methyl mercury has been quantified.. The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) will present new studies as part of its Global Disease Burden Caused by Foodborne Chemicals and Toxins symposium on Monday, Dec. 9 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. as part of its 2019 Annual Meeting at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. This symposium will provide updates to a 2015 World Health Organization (WHO) publication which analyzed the disease burdens caused by these toxins.

18-Nov-2019 3:10 PM EST
Strategies to Lower Risk for Violent Crime and Gun Violence
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

With violent crimes and gun violence rising annually and the number of gun deaths in the U.S. surpassing all other nations, researchers at the annual meeting of The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) present a series of studies during its Study of Violent Crime and Gun Violence symposium which contributes several new frameworks that can be used toward improving laws, civilian strategies, legislation and police response, as well as the overall study of risk in society. The Symposium will occur on Monday, December 9 at 10:30 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

     
Released: 26-Aug-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Personal Protective Equipment Most Critical to Safety of Seafarers
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The shipping industry is vital to the existence of the global trade economy, yet seafarers face one of the highest risks of workplace injury or death. Understanding the causes and reducing the frequency of occupational injuries not only benefits the seafarers but directly benefits the shipping companies by reducing premiums, liabilities and legal costs.

Released: 25-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Three Honored by Society for Risk Analysis Europe
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis - Europe (SRA-E) awarded three prestigious scholarships at its Annual Conference in Potsdam, Germany. These awards recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the study and science of risk analysis.

Released: 19-Jun-2019 9:50 AM EDT
Owner Training Key to Reducing Risk of Dog Bite Injuries
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Dog attacks have been on the rise and it may the owners who need to go back to school. A new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal investigated what leads dog owners to train their pets using positive reinforcement methods.

Released: 29-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Society for Risk Analysis – Europe to Host 28th Annual Conference
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis – Europe (SRA-E) will host its 28th Annual Conference, with a theme of “Systemic Risks: From Natural Hazards to Cyber Risks.” The three-day event, running June 24-26, 2019, will be hosted and cosponsored by the IASS – Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Potsdam in co-operation with GFZ – German Research Centre for Geosciences.

Released: 6-May-2019 3:55 PM EDT
The Society for Risk Analysis Launches African Chapter
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis International (SRA) recently announced the launch of a new regional chapter - SRA Africa. This new regional organization brings together risk practitioners from Africa, as well as those interested in addressing the health and environmental issues facing the continent. Members of the chapter include academia, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and related stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.

Released: 26-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
New Study Reveals that Night and Weekend Births Have Substantially Higher Risk of Delivery Complications
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As if expecting mothers didn’t have enough to worry about, a new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal found that the quantity of delivery complications in hospitals are substantially higher during nights, weekends and holidays, and in teaching hospitals.

   
Released: 25-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Inducts Richard Wilson to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) inducted Richard “Dick” Wilson to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis. The Pantheon, established in 2008, recognizes luminaries and visionaries in risk analysis and serves to illustrate how the field contributes to the advancement of knowledge and public good.

Released: 8-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
Risk Analysis Releases Special Issue on the Social Science of Automated Driving
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Risk Analysis, An International Journal has published a special issue, “Social Science of Automated Driving,” which features several articles examining the human side of automated driving, focusing on questions about morality, the role of feeling, trust and risk perceptions.

Released: 4-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
Study Reveals That Modifying Display Case Airflow and Domestic Refrigerator Temperature Minimizes Environmental Impact of Food Refrigeration
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Refrigeration is an essential component of the food supply chain, extending the shelf life of perishable food and ensuring that consumers receive safe food that does not pose a threat to their health. It is estimated that 40 percent of food products require refrigeration and that nine percent of losses of perishable foods are due to lack of refrigeration in developed countries. However, this level of refrigeration has an environmental cost; refrigeration accounts for 15 percent of the electricity consumed and the food cold chain represents one percent of CO2 emissions worldwide.

Released: 22-Jan-2019 9:05 AM EST
Society for Risk Analysis to Host Fifth World Congress on Risk
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA), the world’s leading authority on risk and risk analysis, will host the Fifth World Congress on Risk, in partnership with the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).

   
Released: 10-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
The Emerging Science of Risk Analysis
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) released a series of foundational papers covering the core subjects, key principles and a glossary of risk-related terminology to support research and practices for all types of applications.

Released: 7-Dec-2018 10:00 AM EST
Risk Analysis Releases Special Issue on Communicating About Zika Virus
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Today, Risk Analysis, an International Journal, published a special issue, “Communicating About Zika,” which features several articles that were originally presented as works-in-progress at the Zika Communication Summit convened in March 2017 by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. This special issue provides theoretical and practical insights for public health officials, risk communication researchers and risk communication practitioners, and may serve as a template for guiding and studying the dissemination of rapidly evolving health information for future and re-emerging diseases.

16-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Is Our Nation’s Water Supply Disrupting the Human Endocrine System?
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Exposure to emerging contaminants, even at extremely low doses, can cause adverse health effects for humans, including endocrine disruption which can lead to developmental malformations, interference with reproduction, increased cancer risk and disturbances in the immune and nervous system functions. These emerging contaminants include pharmaceuticals and personal care products, hormones, perfluorinated alkyls and volatile organics, and they may pose a threat to both the environment and human health.

   
16-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Municipal Wastewater Holds the Key to Tracking Opioid Intervention Initiatives
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Several presentations at the 2018 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will explore novel approaches to monitoring real-time drug use in town and cities nationwide.

13-Nov-2018 10:00 AM EST
Human Exposures and Health Effects Associated with Unconventional Oil and Gas Development
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) convened an Energy Research Committee to help ensure the protection of public health during such development. A symposium at the 2018 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will summarize the Committee’s review approach and preliminary findings and provide initial options for future research intended to fill knowledge gaps.

   
16-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Being Employed Puts Your Health at Risk
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The symposium presentation at the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will review current topics in occupational risk analysis that health officials are currently challenged with, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in football and exposure to metals via dermal contact in the workplace.

   

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