Reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist Michael Bloom was elected to the Leadership Committee of the Environment and Reproduction Special Interest Group in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine for a five-year term in leadership. He will serve in a different role each year, starting with vice chair, then chair-elect, chair, immediate past chair, and past chair.
"I'm honored and excited to help raise the profile of our special interest group and champion the critical role that environmental risk factors play in reproductive health. It's a meaningful opportunity to connect with reproductive health specialists across the country and highlight the relevance of our work," said Bloom.
Bloom is a reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist, with a focus on environmental risk factors. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental pollutants and human health in the U.S. and abroad. He conducts epidemiologic studies on effects of metals and endocrine disrupting chemicals, such as PFAS, on human reproduction, fetal development, and child development, and the disproportionate impacts of these agents among vulnerable populations. In a recently published article, he examined the association between exposure to toxic metals and in vitro fertilization outcomes.
Congratulations, Dr. Bloom!