Global Toxics Research Initiative (GRIT)
GRIT researches and implements solutions to save lives and improve health from toxic chemicals around the world.
GRIT focuses on toxics, especially those that significantly impact public health and the environment. Started by Rich Fuller in 2026 with a group of global toxics experts, it builds on decades of work on lead and other toxics. Rich can be reached at fuller@toxicsresearch.org. GRIT is based in New York, with staff, advisors, and more scattered around the globe.
Our tools and resources aim to reduce the disease burden and environmental impact of chemicals, especially in low- and middle-income countries. We also research solutions and work with governments and local agencies to put them in place.
Board and advisors
Board of Directors
- Rich Fuller
- Alena Derby
- Ernesto Sanchez-Triana
- David Hunter
About Rich Fuller
Rich Fuller is a driving force behind the current international response for mitigating lead exposures in LMICs, and a respected researcher into pollution. Review his details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Fuller_(environmentalist), and at https://www.pureearth.org/our-founder/.
Team (partial)
- Alejandra Cantoral
- Vasuki Rayapati
- Clare Tamana
- Emmanuel Tebandake
- Carlos Zaim
- Anupam Agnihotri
- Anirban Basu
- Kathrin Schilling
- Arijeet Mitra
- Alena Derby
Advisory Group
- David Hunter
- Ernesto Sanchez-Triana
- Indu Bushan
- Bruce Lanphear
- Howard Hu
- David Hanrahan
- John Pwamang
- Karti Sandilya
- Renee Street
- Maria Paola Lia
More forthcoming
Partners
The organizations we work with, and those who fund our work.
Pure Earth
Funding partner
Columbia University
Research partner
GAHP
Global Alliance on Health and Pollution
Ibero University
Mexico
KEPHIS
Kenya
Makerere University
Uganda
More forthcoming
Policies
Download our governance policies. More policies are coming shortly.