Noreen Khan-Mayberry

Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry is a Space Toxicologist for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Education
Dr. Khan-Mayberry received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana. She then went on to earn her Master's of Science degree in Biology from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. Dr. Khan-Mayberry received her Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.
NASA career
Dr. Khan-Mayberry has worked at NASA since 2004 as a Space Toxicologist. Dr. Khan-Mayberry's professional work supports all manned spaceflight programs including the shuttle program and International Space Station (ISS) program. In her role as Space Toxicologist, Dr. Khan-Mayberry provides toxicological evaluations of system and payload materials to determine potential crew exposure to toxins from payload experiments and materials inherently in use on spacecraft. Dr. Khan-Mayberry managed the Advanced Environmental Health Project, which includes the Lunar Dust Toxicity Research Project, charged with setting a permissible exposure limit for crew exposure to respirable lunar particles Dr. Khan-Mayberry has served as the technical manager of the Lunar Airborne Dust Toxicity Assessment Group (LADTAG) and serves as a committee member. Dr. Khan-Mayberry's expertise has lead to her participation on numerous boards and working groups at NASA providing technical expertise in space toxicology and lunar dust toxicity. Dr. Khan-Mayberry has made presentations on mineral dust and mineral dust simulants at various international conferences around the world.
Scientific Expertise
Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry is an environmental toxicologist and technical expert on air quality, environmental remediation, environmental impact, alternative energy and environmental health issues. Dr. Khan-Mayberry has developed human health standards for space exploration. Dr. Khan-Mayberry has published numerous journal articles and book chapters . Dr. Khan-Mayberry's toxicological expertise in regards to facility remediation of fungal contaminants lead to national changes, in standard procedures specifically in the utilization of unlined ductwork for heating, ventilation, air cooling & refrigeration systems in facilities utilized by the public for the protection of human health. She has been recognized internationally and had spoken in numerous countries on various topics including human health, toxicology and leadership. Her research experience includes respiratory toxicology, tissue culture, soil, water and air toxicant analyses, remote sensing, environmental planning, developing a chemical toxicant database and ground based environmental assessments. Dr. Khan-Mayberry is a member of the editorial board of "Disaster Advances" an international journal focusing on Natural Disasters, Man-Made Disasters, Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Geo Sciences , Climate Change, Meteorology, Ocean and Marine Sciences and Engineering. Dr. Khan-Mayberry provides expertise to the public regarding food toxicity and environmental exposures that affect human health.
Selected Papers
Khan-Mayberry, N.N., James, J.T., Tyl, R., Lam, CW. Space toxicology: protecting human health during space operations. International Journal of Toxicology. 2011 Feb;30(1):3-18. Epub 2011 Jan 25.
Khan-Mayberry, N.N. & James, J.T. General & Applied Toxicology. Space Toxicology: Health Considerations during Spaceflight Operations (textbook chapter). 3rd Edition. John Wiley and Sons, United Kingdom.
Khan-Mayberry, N.N. Benzene, SWEG. Spacecraft Water Exposure Guidelines. Volume 3. National Research Council. 2008.
Khan-Mayberry, N.N. Benzene, 1000 d SMAC. Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations. Volume 5. National Research Council. 2008.
Khan-Mayberry, N.N. Carbon Monoxide. Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations. Volume 5. National Research Council. 2008.
Khan-Mayberry, N.N. and James, J.T. 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine. Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations. Volume 5. National Research Council. 2008.
Khan-Mayberry, N.N. 2007. The Lunar Environment: Determining the Health Effects of Exposure to Moon Dusts. NASA Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (Number 11). May 24, 2007; 22 pp.; 16th IAA Symposium, 20-25 May 2007, Beijing, China; Avail.: CASI: A03
Khan, N.N. and Wilson, B.L. An Environmental Assessment of Mold Concentrations and Potential Mycotoxin Exposures in the Greater Southeast Texas Area. Journal of Environmental Science & Health- Pt. A Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering. 2003 (Dekker Publications).

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