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Theodora Emily Colborn[1] (née Decker; March 28, 1927 – December 14, 2014) was an American zoologist. She was the founder and President Emeritus of The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX). Colborn was also professor Emeritus of Zoology at the University of Florida, Gainesville. She was best known for her studies on the health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals.
Theo Colborn | |
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Born | Theodora Emily Decker March 28, 1927 |
Died | December 14, 2014 87) | (aged
Nationality | United States |
Alma mater | Rutgers University Western State Colorado University University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Known for | Pioneer in the field of endocrine disrupting chemicals |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Zoology |
Institutions | University of Florida |
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