Every day, communities across the world are being impacted by heavy metal poisoning. Lead paint in homes, leaded water lines, and lead batteries are ever-present. Radioactive material from power plants or a nuclear disaster place much of the world’s population at risk of contamination. When we encounter heavy metals in foods, drugs, medical treatments, or the environment, we risk lifelong health consequences. In all of these cases, safe and effective treatments for people who have been exposed are currently non-existant. Our Focus Areas
