Tajah Blackburn
Dr. Tajah Blackburn is a Senior Scientist in the Antimicrobials Division’s Efficacy Branch at the EPA. Serving in the rank of Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service, she brings a background in microbiology and infectious diseases, having earned her Ph.D. from Morehouse School of Medicine. Her extensive training includes post-doctoral work in vaccine development at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and additional degrees/certifications from Johns Hopkins, Temple University, and NC State. Before returning to the EPA in 2018, Dr. Blackburn served as an international pharmaceutical investigator—with assignments spanning Asia, Europe, and Australia—and as a Section Chief within the Department of Homeland Security’s National Biosurveillance Integration Center. Today, she applies this global expertise to the complex challenges of antimicrobial pesticide management and innovations.
Tuesday Dec 8
Antimicrobial Products Division Meeting | AEG
Representatives from the EPA’s Biological and Economic Analysis Division (BEAD) will provide an update on the Division’s latest activities and priorities, including developments in test methods and ongoing outreach efforts. This session will also feature an interactive discussion with BEAD staff, providing attendees an opportunity to explore key topics of interest, ask questions, and engage directly with EPA representatives.
Speakers:
Tajah Blackburn, Senior Scientist, EPA OPP AD, Efficacy Branch (virtual)
Rebecca Pines, Branch Chief, EPA OPP BEAD, Microbiology Laboratory Branch (MLB)
Yaorong Qian, Senior Scientist, EPA OPP BEAD, Analytical Chemistry Branch (ACB) (virtual)
Don Wilbur, Director, Biological and Economic Analysis Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA (virtual)
Steve Zhou, Senior Scientist, EPA OPP BEAD, MLB (virtual)
Tuesday Dec 8
Antimicrobial Products Division Meeting | Regulatory Committee
Representatives from the EPA’s Antimicrobials Division (AD) will provide an update on the Division’s latest activities and priorities, including staffing developments and key initiatives. This session will also feature an interactive discussion with AD staff, providing attendees an opportunity to explore topics of interest, ask questions, and engage directly with EPA representatives.
Speakers:
Tajah Blackburn, Senior Scientist, EPA OPP AD, Efficacy Branch (virtual)
Elizabeth Donovan, Associate Director, EPA OPP AD
Margaret (Meg) Hathaway, Branch Chief, EPA OPP AD, Regulatory Management Branch 1 (virtual)
Kristen Willis, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs, Antimicrobials Division, EPA
Tiffany Yelverton, Senior Science Advisor, EPA OPP AD (virtual)