GLIN==> Fish Tumor Database Workshop -- Oct. 25 in Erie, Penn.

Fish Tumor Database Workshop

Tuesday, October 25, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
139 Hammermill Building
Erie, Pennsylvania

With funding from U.S. EPA's Great Lakes National Program Office, the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with
Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Penn State Erie, has developed a web-based fish
tumor database.   The database is a key component of Pennsylvania's efforts
to identify and evaluate delisting targets for the Fish Tumors or Other
Deformities Beneficial Use Impairment.  It is intended for use by
researchers, regulatory agencies, Area of Concern (AOC)/Remedial Action Plan
(RAP) groups and others interested in fish tumors.  

The searchable database compiles fish tumor data from various sources into a
single, comprehensive, web-based platform.  The database is expected to be
useful for calculating background tumor incidence rates for comparison to
study sites and for a variety of basic research purposes.  

Penn State University faculty will provide participants with hands-on
training in the use of the database and solicit end-user feedback in order
to improve the final product.  Trainers will also discuss statistical issues
related to data analysis using Presque Isle Bay data as an example.  The
one-day workshop will be held at the Penn State Erie campus and lunch and
snacks will be provided.  Limited travel support is available. Please note
that attendance is limited. 

To register, or for more information, contact Jim Grazio with the PA
Department of Environmental Protection at 814-217-9636 or by email at
jagrazio at state.pa.us.


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