Ryan C. Lewis, Ph.D., CIH Managing Scientist

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1 Managing Scientist Professional Profile Dr. Ryan Lewis is a Managing Scientist and board-certified industrial hygienist in Exponent s Health Sciences Center for Occupational & Environmental Health Risk Assessment. Dr. Lewis has 9 years of experience in environmental health sciences consulting and research, and focuses in the areas of exposure science, environmental epidemiology, and industrial hygiene. His work has been for the purpose of regulatory compliance, academic and applied research, and litigation support. He has experience working on human exposures in both occupational and community settings to a variety of chemical and physical agents, including asbestos, benzene, bisphenol A, magnetic fields, metals, noise, perfluoroalkyl substances, pesticides, phthalates, styrene, and ultraviolet radiation. He has worked on environmental health science issues concerning men, women, including pregnant women, and children. Dr. Lewis completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, where he was a Rackham Pre-doctoral Fellow and recipient of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) s John A. Leonowich Award for educational excellence in non-ionizing radiation. His dissertation concerned power-frequency magnetic fields and was at the interface of exposure science and reproductive health epidemiology. He also has an M.S. in Environmental Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Lewis actively publishes in the peer reviewed literature, serves as a peer reviewer for several journals, and is on the editorial board of Toxicology and Industrial Health. He is a member of AIHA s Exposure Assessment Strategies Committee and Non-Ionization Radiation Committee. Academic Credentials and Professional Honors Ph.D., Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2015 M.S., Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 2006 B.S., Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (with distinction), 2003 AIHA Conference Scholarship, 2015 AIHA John A. Leonowich Award (for educational excellence in non-ionizing radiation), 2015 University of Michigan Rackham Predoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan Rackham International Travel Grant, 2013 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Graduate Fellowship, , University of Michigan James B. Angell Scholar, 2004 University of Michigan Undergraduate Degree with Distinction, 2003 University of Michigan University Honors,

2 Licenses and Certifications Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene, CP# 9947, 2011 present Peer-Reviewed Publications Lewis RC, Hauser R, Wang L, Kavet R, Meeker JD. Personal power-frequency magnetic field exposure in women recruited at an infertility clinic: Association with physical activity and temporal variability. Radiation Protection Dosimetry doi: /rpd/ncv365 [Epub ahead of print]. Lewis RC, Johns LE, Meeker JD. Serum biomarkers of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances in relation to serum testosterone and measures of thyroid function among adults and adolescents from NHANES International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2015; 12: Omoike OE, Lewis RC, Meeker JD. Association between urinary biomarkers of exposure to organophosphate insecticides and serum reproductive hormones in men from NHANES Reproductive Toxicology 2015; 53: Bowman DM, Lewis RC, Yeo C, Lee M. The growing public health challenges of exposure to ultraviolet radiation from use of indoor tanning devices in the United States. New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy pii: [Epub ahead of print]. Lewis RC, Cantonwine DE, Anzalota Del Toro LV, Calafat AM, Valentin-Blasini L, Davis MD, Montesano MA, Alshawabkeh AN, Cordero JF, Meeker JD. Distribution and determinants of urinary biomarkers of exposure to organophosphate insecticides in Puerto Rican pregnant women. Science of the Total Environment 2015; : Lewis RC, Meeker JD. Biomarkers of exposure to molybdenum and other metals in relation to testosterone among men from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Fertility and Sterility 2015; 103(1): Lewis RC, Evenson KR, Savitz DA, Meeker JD. Temporal variability of daily personal magnetic field exposure metrics in pregnant women. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology 2015; 25(1): Lewis RC, Cantonwine DE, Anzalota Del Toro LV, Calafat AM, Valentin-Blasini L, Davis MD, Baker SE, Alshawabkeh AN, Cordero JF, Meeker JD. Urinary biomarkers of exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and one insect repellent among pregnant women in Puerto Rico. Environmental Health 2014; 13(1):97. Lewis RC, Meeker JD, Peterson KE, Lee JM, Cantoral A, Tellez-Rojo MM. Predictors of urinary bisphenol A and phthalate metabolite concentrations in Mexican children. Chemosphere 2013; 93(10): Page 2

3 Lewis RC, Gershon RRM, Neitzel RL. Estimation of permanent noise-induced hearing loss in an urban setting. Environmental Science and Technology 2013; 47(12): Lewis RC, Gaffney SH, Le MH, Unice KM, Paustenbach DJ. Airborne concentrations of metals and total dust during solid catalyst loading and unloading operations at a petroleum refinery. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health 2012; 215(5): Beebe-Dimmer JL, Lange LA, Cain JE, Lewis RC, Ray AM, Sarma AV, Lange EM, Cooney KA. Polymorphisms in the prostate-specific antigen gene promoter do not predict serum prostate-specific antigen levels in African-American men. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases 2006; 9(1): Technical Reports Lewis RC, Hauser R, Meeker JD. A pilot study of pregnancy outcome, physical activity, and magnetic field exposure: A technical update prepared for EPRI Environment Division. Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA Product ID: Conference Abstracts Lewis RC, Meeker JD, Peterson KE, Cantoral A, Schnaas L, Tellez-Rojo MM. Predictors of urinary bisphenol A and phthalate metabolite concentrations in Mexican children. Poster presentation at International Society of Exposure Science Annual Conference, Basel, Switzerland, August 19 23, Abstract P Lewis RC, Gaffney SH, Le MH, Unice KM, Paustenbach DJ. Airborne concentrations of metals and total dust during solid catalyst loading and unloading operations at a petroleum refinery. Poster presentation at International Society of Exposure Science Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 23 27, Abstract WP1-06. Lewis RC. Global welding practices: manganese exposure assessment, control, and litigation. Roundtable arranger at American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Toronto, ON. May 30-June 4, Abstract RT 241. Lewis RC, Herrick RF, Tan KT, Yep-Abu MR. Dilution ventilation to control welding fumes in a crude oil tank at a shipyard in Singapore. Poster presentation at American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, May 13 18, Abstract G7. Academic and Other Invited Presentations Lewis RC. Biological hazards. Oral presentation (guest lecture) in EHS 550: Introduction to Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health, November 3, Page 3

4 Hauser R, Lewis RC. Magnetic fields and pregnancy loss: Four-year study among couples from a fertility clinic. Joint oral presentation at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Electric and Magnetic Fields and Radio-Frequency Health Assessment and Safety Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, Palo Alto, CA, September 3, Hauser R, Lewis RC. Magnetic fields and pregnancy loss: Four-year study among couples from a fertility clinic. Joint oral presentation at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Environmental Program Council Advisory Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 25, Lewis RC. Biological hazards. Oral presentation (guest lecture) in EHS 550: Introduction to Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health, October 28, Lewis RC. Exposure to 60 Hz magnetic fields and reproductive health. Oral presentation (guest lecture) in EHS 675: Advanced Exposure Assessment, University of Michigan School of Public Health, April 9, Lewis RC. Epidemiology: a brief overview. Oral presentation (guest lecture) in the University of Michigan-American Industrial Hygiene Association Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review Course, Ann Arbor, MI, March 21, Lewis RC. Dilution ventilation to control welding fumes in a crude oil tank at a shipyard in Singapore. Oral presentation in Harvard School of Public Health Seminar Series in Occupational Health, Boston, MA, April 25, Prior Experience Graduate Student Research Assistant, University of Michigan, Senior Associate Health Scientist, ChemRisk, Staff Scientist, Golder Associates, Intern, Singapore Ministry of Manpower, Occupational Safety & Health Division, 2006 Intern, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of EH&S, 2005 Research Assistant, University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Project Experience Litigation Support Assessed exposure to benzene and subsequent risk of leukemia in a truck driver that handled debutanized aromatic concentrate/raw pyrolysis gasoline, which has high benzene content. Assessed exposure to dusts and metals from the handling of solid petroleum catalysts used in the processing of crude oils, and evaluated claims that these exposures may have caused mixed-dust pneumoconiosis and led to increased risk of future lung cancer in refinery workers. Page 4

5 Evaluated claims that nearby residents were exposed to styrene during installation of a cured-inplace pipe for rehabilitating a culvert, which allegedly caused adverse respiratory health effects and led to increased risk of future lung cancer. Assessed exposure and subsequent risks of mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis in building trades that handled or were around others that handled chrysotile asbestos-containing coatings, glues, mastics, and sealants. Evaluated claims that a paint manufacturer did not adequately warn a furniture company, whose manufacturing site was partially destroyed in a fire, that the paints being used were pyrophoric. Assessed whether or not it was plausible to be exposed to airborne concentrations of chrysotile asbestos while drilling finger holes into polyester and rubber bowling balls and evaluated claims that these exposures may have caused pericardial mesothelioma. Evaluated claims that exposure to chlorine gas that was inadvertently generated during mixing of phosphoric acid and bleach may have caused interstitial lung disease in a hospital custodian. This case also involved evaluating claims that the hospital and manufacturers of the cleaning products did not adequately warn on the potential hazards from mixing cleaning products. Assessed whether or not it was plausible to be exposed to airborne concentrations of chrysotile asbestos while manipulating finished products made out of Bakelite, and evaluated claims that these exposures may have cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis in electricians and other building trades. Exposure Science/Environmental Epidemiology Research Conducted several analyses on various exposure science issues relevant to epidemiology studies concerning exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields and adverse reproductive health. These issues included temporal variability of magnetic field exposures, relationship between physical activity and magnetic field exposure, and correlation of magnetic field exposures within male-female couples. Analyzed data collected from Mexican children and pregnant Puerto Rican women to estimate distributions of and identify demographic and lifestyle predictors of urinary levels of bisphenol A/phthalate metabolites and insecticides/herbicides, respectively. Performing data management and analysis for a multi-institutional, longitudinal epidemiology study of exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields and adverse reproductive health among couples recruited at a fertility clinic. Efforts include compiling reports, presenting recruitment data and preliminary analyses at scientific meetings, and publishing peer-reviewed papers. Performed a review and critique of the literature on potential relationship between exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields and adverse reproductive health outcomes in women and men. Page 5

6 Conducted several cross-sectional epidemiologic analyses of relationships between biomarkers of exposure to metals, organophosphate insecticides, and perfluoroalkyl substances and serum levels of various reproductive and thyroid-related hormones in men, women, and/or adolescents associated with the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Environmental Health & Safety Conducted field-based industrial hygiene surveys to characterize noise exposures and inhalation exposures to various airborne chemical agents among workers during operations in the railroad, steel manufacturing, cement, and wood products industries. Conducted field-based industrial hygiene surveys to identify problems associated with welding fume exposures control strategies in shipyard confined spaces in Singapore. Performed field-based indoor air quality assessments in various residential and office buildings to investigate complaints of mold growth on building materials and to evaluate progress of mold remediation efforts. Provided on-site waste management assistance for a contact lens research & development and manufacturing facility to help maintain ISO certification, ensure regulatory compliance, and increase employee awareness. Efforts included walk-through audits of operations, tracking waste manifests, and performing employee training on waste management practices. Editorial Board Member Toxicology and Industrial Health (2015 present) Peer Reviewer Annals of Occupational Hygiene Chemosphere Environment International Environmental Health Perspectives Environmental Pollution Environmental Research International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A: New Issues Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B: Critical Reviews Toxicology and Industrial Health Page 6

7 Professional Affiliations American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2015 present International Society of Exposure Science, 2013 present American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2004 present o Exposure Assessment Strategies Committee, 2015 present o Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee, 2015 present Page 7