Pamela Dalton
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Dr. Pamela Dalton is a cognitive psychologist. She has a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and a Masters in Public Health. Dalton is frequently quoted by the popular press as an authority on environmental odors.
She is most notable for her contributions to the research toward the fields of sick building syndrome
and multiple chemical sensitivity
.
In the past she has worked with the United States Department of Defense
on nonlethal weapons development, or the enhancement of bad odors as weapons.
She currently works at the Monell Chemical Senses Center
.
She is most notable for her contributions to the research toward the fields of sick building syndrome
Sick building syndrome
Sick building syndrome is a combination of ailments associated with an individual's place of work or residence. A 1984 World Health Organization report into the syndrome suggested up to 30% of new and remodeled buildings worldwide may be linked to symptoms of SBS...
and multiple chemical sensitivity
Multiple chemical sensitivity
Multiple chemical sensitivity is a chronic medical condition characterized by symptoms the affected person attributes to exposure to low levels of chemicals. Commonly suspected substances include smoke, pesticides, plastics, synthetic fabrics, scented products, petroleum products and paints...
.
In the past she has worked with the United States Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
on nonlethal weapons development, or the enhancement of bad odors as weapons.
She currently works at the Monell Chemical Senses Center
Monell Chemical Senses Center
The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a non-profit independent scientific institute located at the University City Science Center research campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
.