Dr. Barbara Manis addressed the reported and potential health effects associated with the emissions thus far identified from imported drywall at the HB Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference on June 18, 2009, in New Orleans, LA. . [More]

Rapid development of effective assessment of Chinese Drywall depends upon the ability to make relatively simple measurements under a variety of conditions. [More]

With Chinese Drywall issues in the early stages of scientific understanding and homeowners demanding immediate answers, we can learn from the handling of similar indoor environmental health issues in the past. Lessons learned both good and bad, from these experiences are important to consider in developing practical, cost-effective solutions in the quickest time frame possible. [More]

Chinese drywall is rapidly emerging as a complex and unprecedented indoor environmental issue lacking obvious solutions. Research is needed to identify and systematically address critical questions as quickly as possible to support an intelligent response and practical solutions. [More]