The C8 Science Panel, chosen to determine whether a probable link exists between C8 and any human disease as part of a class action settlement of a lawsuit involving releases of a chemical known as C8 from DuPont's Washington Works in Wood County, West Virginia, has released its first C8 Science Panel Quarterly Newsletter. The newsletter is available via the web, on their site at www.c8sciencepanel.org, or by email subscription.  There is a sign-up opportunity on the site.

Dr. Tony Fletcher initiated the newsletter as a method to share regular updates with the interested public as the scientists strive to be as open as possible in their endeavors. All three scientists on the panel have contributed, and will make an effort to issue a new publication every three months until the work of the Panel is complete.

The Science Panel is made up of three scientists from universities in London, Atlanta and New York. The three panelists were agreed upon by both DuPont and the plaintiffs. They are Dr. Tony Fletcher, Dr. Kyle Steenland, and Dr. David Savitz.