named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bioscience Resource Project Publications
Production of peer-reviewed scientific reviews and academic papers on genetic engineering, GM crops, and sustainability, often co-authored with external researchers.
Independent Science News
Online publication providing news and commentary on bioscience, agriculture, and environmental health, aimed at promoting public understanding and critical analysis.
Poison Papers
Document archive and research initiative exposing historical and ongoing failures in chemical regulation by agencies like the EPA, with focus on glyphosate, Agent Orange, and industrial lobbying.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Toxic Chemicals and Plastics Reform 1 activity
- Co-leading the Poison Papers Project to expose chemical industry and regulatory failuresCo-launched and directs the Poison Papers Project to document chemical toxicity, failures in chemical risk assessment, and institutional collusion. Analyzed over 20,000 documents dating back to 1920, produced educational videos using the documents, and published findings to expose EPA regulatory failures related to industrial agriculture.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Collaborating on educational projects and providing internshipsCollaborates with other nonprofit organizations on bioscience education initiatives and offers volunteer internships focused on writing, research, communication, and media skills. Internships result in concrete outputs such as published articles and reports, including journalism and research internships that train participants in public interest science communication.
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Open Research Infrastructure & Publishing 1 activity
- Distributing open-access scientific publications and educational resourcesMakes all research, publications, and document archives—including the Poison Papers and Sanjour Hazardous Waste Files—freely available to scientists and the public. Distributes publications at seminars, conferences, and workshops, and publishes articles written by scientific experts for public consumption.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Engaging in public science outreach and media communicationEngages in outreach through mainstream media publications, radio interviews, webinars, public speaking at conferences and universities, and making scientists available for media interviews on science, food, agriculture, health, and the environment. Also publishes shorter, less technical articles for external media outlets.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding digitization and public access of chemical industry documentsFunded the digitization of the "Poison Papers" and contributed digitized copies to the UCSF Industry Documents Library for long-term preservation and public access.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Operating and maintaining public science communication platformsProduces and maintains the Independent Science News and Bioscience Resource Project websites, launched in 2011 and 2012 respectively, to expand public access to scientific research and analysis. Also manages social media accounts, mailing lists, and website content including photo slideshows and outreach materials.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting and publishing independent scientific research on genetic engineering and biosafetyProduces systematic biosafety reviews of genetic engineering techniques based on scientific literature research and publishes peer-reviewed papers on transformation-induced mutations, transcomplementation, and the distinct properties of GM proteins. Research is published in academic journals such as _Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews_ and _Molecular Plant Pathology_.
- Researching and publishing analysis on food, agriculture, and environmental healthConducts scientific research and analysis on food and agriculture systems, their impacts on health and the environment, and related topics such as SARS-CoV-2 origins and biosafety. Published work includes papers like “Will gene-edited and other GM crops fail sustainable food systems?” and “The myth of a food crisis” in the book _Rethinking Food and Agriculture_.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$5K91%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$518
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses—
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balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +98.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BRIAN CALDWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLYN KREISEL — DIRECTOR\TRE
- ED BOUTROS — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW FISCHER-DALY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Center for Media and Democracy Partner — Co-launched the Poison Papers Project to document chemical toxicity and regulatory collusion.
- Center for Media and Democracy Partner — Collaborated on the Poison Papers project to expose chemical industry practices and regulatory collusion.
- Center for Media and Democracy Partner — Jointly funded the digitization of the "Poison Papers" for public access.
- Center for Media and Democracy Partner — Jointly produces The Poison Papers, a project exposing chemical toxicity and regulatory collusion.
- Corbett Report Partner — James Corbett interviewed Jonathan Latham about unintended DNA insertion in gene-edited animals.
- Cornell University Government — Current and past board members affiliated with Cornell University, including Brian Caldwell and Roger M. Spanswick.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts interns who have attended or are affiliated with Cornell University, indicating an educational partnership or pipeline.
- Digital Marketing and Design Partner — Company run by Micky Harris, the website designer for the Bioscience Resource Project and Independent Science News.
- EcoNexus Partner — Co-authored research papers on transgenic plant mutations and biosafety implications.
- Independent Science News Network — Collaborates on content production and shares scientific research through a dedicated website.
- Independent Science News Network — Jonathan Latham serves as editor, indicating a close organizational relationship with the Bioscience Resource Project.
- Independent Science News Partner — Hosts the Project's original commentary and analysis
- Independent Science News Partner — Publication edited by Jonathan R Latham and co-edited by Allison K Wilson, serving as a platform for science communication.
- Johns Hopkins University Press Partner — Employer of Deborah L. Bors, an editor affiliated with the Bioscience Resource Project.
- Other not-for-profit organizations Partner — Collaborates on educational projects related to biosciences.
- Park Foundation Funder — Co-funded the digitization of the "Poison Papers" alongside Bioscience Resource Project.
- Peter B. Collins Partner — Conducted an in-depth interview with Jonathan Latham about the Poison Papers and EPA regulatory practices.
- Poison Papers Partner — Collaborates with and contributes funding to the Poison Papers project.
- Poison Papers project Partner — Collaborative project co-directed by Jonathan R Latham and involving Allison K Wilson, focused on publicizing chemical industry and regulatory documents.
- Rachel Carson Institute Partner — Presented research on greenwashing and the food industry at a symposium hosted by the Rachel Carson Institute.
- Resistance Radio Partner — Jonathan Latham has been interviewed multiple times on this program, discussing topics such as pesticide regulation, the Poison Papers, and corporate influence in agriculture.
- Sierra Club of Binghamton Partner — Filmed a presentation on GMOs at the Sierra Club of Binghamton.
- Talking Papers Partner — Hosted an audio version of a research paper co-authored by Jonathan Latham and Allison Wilson on the origin of SARS-CoV-2.
- UCSF Industry Documents Library Partner — Collaborated to support the digitization and public release of the "Poison Papers" collection.
- WNYC Partner — Todd Zwillich interviewed Jonathan Latham about the politics of chemical regulation and revelations from the Poison Papers.
- guardian.co.uk Partner — Partnered with guardian.co.uk to publish articles on genetic modification and regulatory oversight.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Document-Based Accountability and Transparencymethodology: document_based_accountabilityBy exposing internal industry and regulatory documents, we reveal systemic malfeasance and regulatory capture, because transparency undermines deceptive narratives and empowers public scrutiny to drive institutional accountability.
- Independent Public-Interest Science Communicationmethodology: independent_science_communicationBy producing and disseminating fully referenced, critical scientific analysis outside corporate or institutional control, we foster public understanding and independent verification, because scientific independence ensures credibility and aligns research with ecological and social justice goals.
- Open-Access Scientific Dissemination for Systemic Changemethodology: open_science_disseminationBy making scientific research and analysis freely available through open platforms and public outreach, we build a shared knowledge base for a just and ecologically sound food system, because widespread access to evidence enables grassroots mobilization and informed policy advocacy.
- Systems-Thinking in Scientific Analysismethodology: systems_thinking_in_scienceBy applying complexity-aware, whole-systems frameworks instead of reductionist paradigms, we generate more accurate and ethically grounded scientific insights, because interconnected ecological and social realities require holistic analysis to serve public interest values.