Reproductive Toxicology Division
Reproductive Toxicology Division
RTD's Research Mission
Our mission is to conduct research that supports EPA Program Offices and Regions in evaluating the potential impact of environmental contaminants on reproductive function including fertility, embryonic and fetal development, and reproductive integrity. We view this mission broadly, with the understanding that reproductive health encompasses not only the ability to conceive and give birth to healthy children, but also to maintain proper endocrine support of reproductive development and sexual health throughout life, from childhood through puberty and well beyond the reproductive years.
Because reproductive health does not exist in isolation but depends upon and influences the function of other systems, we foster interdisciplinary research across NHEERL divisions and/or other ORD labs and centers, and collaborate with partners in academia and industry.
Facility
The 80,000 square-foot Reproductive Toxicology Facility (RTF) has a wide range of technological capabilities available. The facility contains approximately 17,000 square feet of laboratory space comprised of 24 specialized laboratories and 9 shared facilities (including darkrooms, equipment room, cold room). In addition, the facility has office space, a library, conference rooms and a break room.
Reproductive Toxicology Facility
2525 E NC-54
Durham, NC 27713
Directions
From Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and Points East via Interstate 40
Take Interstate 40 West to Exit 279A, "Durham Freeway (NC Highway 147) South". (The sign prior to the exit says "To Alexander Drive".) Take exit, which will put you on the Durham Freeway, and continue until you reach a traffic light at the "T" intersection with Alexander Drive. Turn right onto Alexander Drive. Turn left at light onto N.C. Highway 54. Turn right into the second parking lot entrance, then immediately turn left and go up the hill to the Reproductive Toxicology Facility.
From Chapel Hill and Points West via Interstate 40
Take Interstate 40 East to Exit 279A, "Durham Freeway (or N.C. 147) South". (The sign prior to the exit says "To Alexander Drive".) Take exit, which will put you on the Durham Freeway, and continue until you reach a traffic light at the "T" intersection with Alexander Drive. Turn right onto Alexander Drive. Turn left at light onto N.C. Highway 54. Turn right into the second parking lot entrance, then immediately turn left and go up the hill to the Reproductive Toxicology Facility.
From Downtown Durham via Durham Freeway
Take Durham Freeway (NC Highway 147) South toward Research Triangle Park. Continue until you reach a traffic light at the "T" intersection with Alexander Drive. Turn right onto Alexander Drive. Turn left at light onto N.C. Highway 54. Turn right into the second parking lot entrance, then immediately turn left and go up the hill to the Reproductive Toxicology Facility.
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