Endorsements
"Interpreting epidemiological findings is becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, the need for human health studies makes epidemiology essential for informing health policy. Particularly in situations where competing interests are at play, an impartial and thorough assessment of epidemiological evidence is crucial. This is why I support INEP."
Philippe Grandjean, MD, PhD
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Environmental Health
Recipient of the prestigious Ramazzini Award (2015), and the John Goldsmith Award for Outstanding Contributions to Environmental Epidemiology (2016)
"Scientific evidence being manipulated or mis-used due to the influence of money or powerful interests is a danger to the public health and particularly to more vulnerable communities. I support the IJPC-SE in its aim to provide ethical, independent and transparent science as a counter-balance to these dangers."
Michael Sheen, Award-winning Actor
Michael trained at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). When not acting, Mr. Sheen serves the public good as an advocate for community well-being. His passion to put humanity on a sustainable and healthy path makes him a sought after speaker. In addition, Michael is Patron/Ambassador of numerous causes including UNICEF, Social Enterprise UK, Wales Council for Voluntary Action, Streetfootball Wales, the End Youth Homelessness Cymru coalition.
"Interpreting epidemiological findings is becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, the need for human health studies makes epidemiology essential for informing health policy. Particularly in situations where competing interests are at play, an impartial and thorough assessment of epidemiological evidence is crucial. This is why I support INEP."
Philip J. Landrigran, MD, MSc, FAAP
Dean, Global Health, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York City, USA, World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre in Children’s Environmental Health
President, Collegium Ramazzini, Bologna, Italy
Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Global Health
"The IJPC-SE is an essential counterweight to the work of conflicted scientists who focus on delaying needed public health protections rather than on advancing our scientific understanding of the world. I commend the IJPC-SE on its vital mission and hope it is successful in promoting ethical practices and public health values in epidemiology."
David Michaels, PhD, MPH
Professor, George Washington University School of Public Health.
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (2009‑2017)
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety and Health (1998‑2001)
Author, Doubt is Their Product. How Industry’s War on Science Threatens Your Health. New York (Oxford University Press 2008).
"The IJPC-SE is needed for protecting ─ through its mission to provide unbiased evidence in support of health for all ─ both present and future generations on a sustainable planet. The Global Ecological Integrity Group (GEIG) relies for its inter- and trans-disciplinary work on, among other inputs, epidemiological findings that are valid. The IJPC-SE's public interest work must continue."
Laura Westra, PhD (Phil), PhD (Law)
Founder and Leader, Global Ecological Integrity Group (GEIG)
Professor Emerita (Philosophy)
University of Windsor Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Law
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Jurisprudence, University of Parma, Italy
"The Council of Canadians relies on evidence for its advocacy positions. As National Chairperson of the Council since 1988, I have first-hand knowledge of how science can be manipulated to serve moneyed interests. I therefore endorse and support the IJPC-SE's mission because such an organization, with its transparency and integrity, is the professional group that serves as an effective counter-weight to moneyed influence in advancing public health."
Maude Barlow
National Chairperson, The Council of Canadians
"I wholeheartedly support the IJPC-SE because it recognizes the importance of addressing Institutional Scientific Misconduct (ISM). ISM refers to the widespread practice of federal agencies in the U.S. selectively funding in-house and extramural research projects that support government policies, while suppressing research results with negative policy implications."
David Lewis, PhD
Research Director, Focus for Health Foundation, Co-Director of the National Whistleblowers Center Leadership Council, Chair, Science Advisory Committee, Autism Policy Reform Coalition. Former U.S. EPA-ORD research microbiologist (1970-1974; 1976-2003), Recipient of EPA Science Achievement Award (2000) as lead author of study published in Nature regarding effects of climate change on biodegradation pathways; Author of Science for Sale: How the US Government Uses Powerful Corporations and Leading Universities to Support Government Policies, Silence Top Scientists, Jeopardize our Health, and Protect Corporate Profits (Skyhorse Publishing, 2014).
"In a democracy, minority voices are often swamped by those with power, money or influence. It is the job of smaller parties that manage to be elected to government, especially in a multi-cultural society, to bring to the table balance and perspective in the struggle against corruption. The IJPC-SE applies these same principles. With its mission to protect the public interest, I fully endorse the IJPC-SE because we all benefit when policy decisions are rational and informed by scientific truth."
Elizabeth May, LLB
Officer of the Order of Canada
Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands
Leader of the Green Party of Canada
"Prevent Cancer Now (PCN) wholeheartedly supports INEP as an independent, international expert arbiter of and advocate for high quality, transparent scientific evidence in epidemiology. In PCN's work to stop cancer before it starts, we see that, sadly, carcinogens identified in the laboratory are acted upon only after human harms are confirmed. INEP's role to present impartial evidence, and to expose obfuscation led by vested interests devoting themselves to delaying policy action for generations, is an invaluable public service. INEP has earned trust on the front lines of science in the public interest."
Meg Sears, PhD
B.A.Sc. (Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry),
M.Eng, Ph.D. (Biochemical Engineering)
Senior Research Associate, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario, Canada
Chair and Lead Scientist, Prevent Cancer Now
"We all benefit when government decision-making is informed by the best available evidence. Evidence for Democracy (E4D) is the leading fact-driven, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization promoting the transparent use of evidence in government decision-making in Canada. E4D's mission aligns strongly with that of the IJPC-SE. Without an impartial voice that speaks to what underlies public health policy, the health of our citizens, and our democracy, suffers. E4D supports the mission of the IJPC-SE."
Kathleen Walsh
Interim Executive Director, Evidence for Democracy (2016-2017). Kathleen works with scientists, researchers, and students to train them with the necessary skills to meaningfully engage in the policy process. Kathleen is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a project which brings together young professionals and youth who want to positively impact their communities and the world.
