Mizelle E, Thompson LM, Larson K., Iverson G, Balanay JG and Melendez C (2025). Backpack Hydration System Intervention for Farmworkers. International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health, Bethesda, MD, October 2025.
Mizelle E and Balanay JG (2025). Innovative Solutions for Heat-related Illness Risk Reduction for Eastern NC Farmworkers. [Podium presentation]. 2025 Rural Health Symposium, Greenville, NC, August 21-22, 2025.
Curtis S, White AV, Pokhrel L and Balanay JG (2025). Assessing Occupational Noise Exposures during National Hockey League Games. AIHA Connect 2025, Kansas City, MO, May 19-21, 2025.
Balanay JG (2025). Comparison between WBGT App Prototype and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Groundskeeping in an Eastern North Carolina University Setting. 33rd Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (Webinar), April 22, 2025.
Balanay JG and Angol Bridget (2025). Comparison between WBGT App Prototype and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk. [Podium presentation]. Southeast Regional Research Symposium (SERRS) 2025, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 6, 2025.
Balanay JG and Angol B (2024). Comparison between WBGT app prototype and WBGT monitor to assess heat stress risk in groundskeeping in an Eastern North Carolina university setting. AIHA Connect 2024, Columbus, OH, May 21, 2024.
Lanier N, Edwards N, Balanay JG, Smith DJ and Mizelle E (2024). Farmworker Heat Stress Risk Within Corn and Tobacco Crop Rows. [Podium/panel presentation]. Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, February 21-23, 2024.
Murray JW*, Balanay JG and Sousan S (2023). Student Assessment of PM2.5 Concentration of ECU Transit Bus Stops Using a Low-Cost Aerosol Monitor. American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) 41st Annual Conference, Portland, OR, October 2023.
Balanay JG and Dillane D (2023). Comparison between EPA UV Index App and UV Monitor to Assess Risk for Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure in in Agricultural Settings in Eastern North Carolina. 31st Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (Webinar), April 20, 2023.
Sousan S and Balanay JG (2022). Mobile App to Assess Risk WBGT-Heat Stress Risk of Outdoor Workers. 2021 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) Conference, Fort Collins, CO, June 2022.
Balanay JG and Dillane D (2022). Comparison between EPA UV Index App and UV Monitor to Assess Risk for Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure in Agricultural Settings in Eastern North Carolina. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce) 2022, Nashville, TN, May 24, 2022 (accepted).
Balanay JG and Dillane D (2022). Comparison between OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Agriculture. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Carolinas Spring Conference 2022, Raleigh, NC, March 18, 2022.
Balanay JG and Dillane D (2021). Comparison between OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Agriculture. 2021 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) Conference, Virtual, June 24, 2021.
Balanay JG and Dillane D (2021). Comparison between OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Agriculture. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Virtual, May 25, 2021.
Balanay JG (2021). Adsorption Characteristics of Activated Carbon Fibers in Respirator Cartridges for Toluene. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Virtual, May 25, 2021.
Balanay JG (2021). Comparison between OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Agricultural Settings in Eastern North Carolina. 29th Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (Webinar), Virtual, April 22, 2021.
Balanay JG and Sousan S (2021). Mobile App to Assess WBGT-Heat Stress Risk of Outdoor Workers. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase, 15th Annual Research and Creative Achievement Week, Virtual, April 3-9, 2021. Presentation video accessed via YouTube: original presentation (https://youtu.be/4ZkAiDgm-kA) and Idea 2 Impact featured presentation (https://youtu.be/eLLvzqva3S0).
Balanay JG and Dillane D (2021). Comparison between OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App and WBGT Monitor to Assess Heat Stress Risk in Agriculture. 5th Annual Fort Benning Heat Forum, Virtual, February 23, 2021.
Balanay JG (2020). Adsorption Characteristics of Activated Carbon Fibers in Respirator Cartridges for Toluene. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Atlanta, GA, June 3, 2020 (accepted but cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic).
Fields M, Balanay JG, Kearney GD, Byrd B and Richards SL (2020). Retrospective Assessment of Preparedness for Mosquito Control Post-Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. 2020 Hurricon, Greenville, NC, February 27-28, 2020.
Balanay JG, Beck N and Johnson T (2019). Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Heat Stress and Solar Ultraviolet Radiation among Groundskeepers in an Eastern North Carolina University Setting. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Minneapolis, MN, May 22, 2019.
Carter D, Richards SL and Balanay JG (2019). Risk Assessment and Recommendations for Forester Exposure to Hymenoptera. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Minneapolis, MN, May 20, 2019.
Carter D, Richards SL, Balanay JG and Langley R (2019). Risk Assessment and Recommendations for Forester Exposure to Hymenoptera. North Carolina Agricultural Health and Safety Symposium, Research Triangle Park, NC, March 27, 2019.
Balanay JG (2019). Adsorption Characteristics of Activated Carbon Fibers in Respirator Cartridges for Toluene. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Carolinas Spring Conference 2019, Concord, NC, March 8, 2019.
Reese K, Balanay JG and Tebehaevu O (2018). Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission in a University Printing Press Facility in Eastern North Carolina. National Environmental Health Association’s Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition (NEHA AEC), Anaheim, CA, June 2018.
Balanay JG (2018). Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Heat Stress and Solar Ultraviolet Radiation among Groundskeepers in an Eastern North Carolina University Setting. 26th Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (Webinar), April 24, 2018.
Reese K, Balanay JG and Tebehaevu O (2018). Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission in a University Printing Press Facility in Eastern North Carolina. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, March 28, 2018.
Carter D, Balanay JG and Richards SL (2018). Risk Assessment of Forester Exposure to Hymenoptera. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, March 26, 2018.
Reese K, Balanay JG and Tebehaevu O (2018). Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission in a University Printing Press Facility in Eastern North Carolina. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Carolinas Spring Conference, Durham, NC, March 8, 2018.
Balanay JG, Kearney GD and Mannarino AJ (2017). Assessment of Occupational Noise Exposure among Groundskeepers in North Carolina Public Universities. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Seattle, WA, June 7, 2017.
Vanek R, Balanay JG, Tebehaevu O and Lee KM (2017). Assessment of Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds during 3D Printing in Laboratory Settings at East Carolina University. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 5, 2017.
White A, Richards SL and Balanay JG (2017). Insecticide Susceptibility Testing of Culex and Aedes Mosquitoes in the United States. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 5, 2017.
Agada N, Balanay JG and Richards SL (2017). Duration of Effectiveness of Permethrin-Treated Clothing against Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes after Repeated Washing. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 5, 2017.
Beck N and Balanay JG (2017). Exposure to Heat Stress, Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University. Annual Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety Research Symposium, Opelika, Alabama, March 31, 2017.
Vanek R, Balanay JG and Tebehaevu O (2017). Assessment of Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds during 3D Printing in Laboratory Settings at East Carolina University. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Carolinas Spring Conference, Charlotte, NC, March 10, 2017.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Vandock K, and J Hope (2017). Mosquito susceptibility screening against six active ingredients for Culex and Aedes populations in the United States. 83rd AMCA (American Mosquito Control Association) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 13-17, 2017.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Vandock K, Hope J (2017). Mosquito susceptibility screening against six active ingredients for Culex and Aedes populations in the United States. 42nd Mid-Atlantic Mosquito Control Association Conference, Newport News, VA, January 31 – Feburary 2, 2017.
Bunn J, Richards SL, and Balanay JG (2016). Efficacy of barrier sprays in eastern North Carolina. 51st Annual North Carolina Mosquito and Vector Control Association, Carolina Beach, NC, November 14-16, 2016.
Richards SL, Byrd BD, Reiskind MH, and JG Balanay (2016). Regional survey of mosquito control and usage in North Carolina. 51st Annual North Carolina Mosquito and Vector Control Association, Carolina Beach, NC, November 2016.
Balanay J, Xu L, Sun L, Clawson K, and Roy S (2016). Parents’ Perceptions on Environmental Triggers and Autism: A Community-based Pilot Study among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rural Settings. American Public Health Association (APHA) 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo, Denver, CO, October 29 – November 2, 2016.
Balanay J and Kearney G (2016). Attitudes toward Noise, Perceived Hearing Symptoms, and Reported Use of Hearing Protection among College Students: Influence of Youth Culture. 2016 North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Fall Educational Conference, New Bern, NC, September 15, 2016.
Beck N and Balanay JG (2016). Heat Stress and Ultraviolet Exposures among University Groundskeepers. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Carolinas Spring Conference, Charleston, SC, September 2, 2016.
Balanay J and Kearney G (2016). Attitudes toward Noise, Perceived Hearing Symptoms, and Reported Use of Hearing Protection among College Students: Influence of Youth Culture. North Carolina Acoustical Society of America (NC ASA) 50th Anniversary Meeting, Durham, NC, May 6, 2016.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Fields M, and Vandock K (2016). Nationwide mosquito susceptibility against six active ingredients. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Enhancing Environmental Health Knowledge (EEK): Vectors and Public Health Pests Virtual Conference, April 13-14, 2016.
Volkan J, Richards SL, and Balanay JG (2016). Evaluation of barrier sprays for mosquito control in eastern North Carolina. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Enhancing Environmental Health Knowledge (EEK): Vectors and Public Health Pests Virtual Conference, April 13-14, 2016.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Harris J, Banks V, and S Meshnick (2016). Duration of effectiveness of permethrin-treated clothing for prevention of mosquito bites under simulated conditions. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Enhancing Environmental Health Knowledge (EEK): Vectors and Public Health Pests Virtual Conference, April 13-14, 2016.
Beck N, Balanay JG and Richards SL (2016). Exposure to Heat Stress, Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University. National Public Health Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 7, 2016.
Bethea E, Balanay JG, de Castro Brás L and Lertpiriyapong K (2016). Assessment of Occupational Exposure of Animal Facility Personnel to Mouse Urinary Aeroallergens. National Public Health Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 7, 2016.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Fields M and Vandock K (2016). Nationwide Insecticide Susceptibility Screening Against Six Active Ingredients for United States Mosquitoes. National Public Health Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 7, 2016.
Beck N, Balanay JG and Richards SL (2016). Exposure to Heat Stress, Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 4-8, 2016.
Bethea E, Balanay JG, de Castro Brás L and Lertpiriyapong K (2016). Assessment of Occupational Exposure of Animal Facility Personnel to Mouse Urinary Aeroallergens. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 4-8, 2016.
Volkan J, Richards SL, and Balanay JG (2016). Evaluation of barrier sprays for mosquito control in eastern North Carolina. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 4-8, 2016.
Balanay JG (2016). Application of Activated Carbon Fibers in Respiratory Protection for Volatile Organic Compounds. 24th Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (Webinar), March 17, 2016.
Richards S, Balanay J, Fields M and Vandock K (2016). Nationwide mosquito susceptibility screening against six active ingredients. 41st Mid-Atlantic Mosquito Control Association Conference, Nashville, TN, March 2016.
Richards S, Balanay J, Fields M and Vandock K (2016). Nationwide mosquito susceptibility screening against six active ingredients. 82nd AMCA (American Mosquito Control Association) Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA, February 7 – 11, 2016.
Kearney G and Balanay J (2015). Results of Noise Exposure Assessments among Grounds Maintenance Workers at Multiple Universities in NC. NC OSHERC NORA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, November 4, 2015.
Balanay J, Xu L, Lin-Sun L and Clawson K (2015). Knowledge and Perception on Environmental Triggers and Related Educational Needs among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Regional Asia Pacific IMFAR: Shanghai 2015, Shanghai, China, November 6-8, 2015.
Mannarino A, Balanay JG and Kearney GD (2015). Noise Exposure Assessment among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study. National Environmental Health Association’s Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, FL, July 14, 2015.
Balanay JG and Lungu CT (2015). Determination of Pressure Drop Across Activated Carbon Fiber Respirator Cartridges. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Salt Lake City, UT, June 1, 2015.
Balanay JG and Kearney GD (2015). Attitudes towards Noise, Perceived Hearing Symptoms and Reported Use of Hearing Protection among College Students: Influence of Youth Culture. National Public Health Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 9, 2015.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Harris JW, Banks VM and Meshnick S (2015). Duration of Effectiveness of Permethrin-Treated Clothing to Prevent Mosquito Bites under Simulated Conditions. National Public Health Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 9, 2015.
Mannarino A, Balanay JG and Kearney GD (2015). Noise Exposure Assessment among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study. National Public Health Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 9, 2015.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Harris JW, Banks VM and Meshnick S (2015). Duration of Effectiveness of Permethrin-Treated Clothing to Prevent Mosquito Bites under Simulated Conditions. American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) 81st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 29 – April 2, 2015.
Mannarino A, Balanay JG and Kearney GD (2015). Noise Exposure Assessment among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, March 23, 2015.
Mannarino A, Balanay JG and Kearney GD (2015). Noise Exposure Assessment among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study. American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Carolinas Spring Conference, Charlotte, NC, March 19, 2015.
Richards SL, Balanay JG, Harris JW, Banks VA and Meshnick S (2014). Environmental Impacts on Effectiveness of Permethrin-Treated Clothing Used by Foresters to Prevent Mosquito Bites. North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Fall Conference 2014, Wilmington, NC, September 2014.
Kearney G, Allen DL, Hurtado G and Balanay J (2014). Slicing the Sweet Potato Pie: An Evaluation of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and Pain Among Latino Farmworkers. 2014 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) Conference, Omaha, NE, June 2014.
Kearney G, Johnson L, Xu X, Lamm K, Balanay J and Allen L (2014). Eastern Carolina Asthma Prevention Project (ECAPP): An Environmental Intervention Project Among Rural and Underserved Children with Asthma in Eastern North Carolina. 2014 U.S. Public Health Service Scientific and Training Symposium, Raleigh, NC, June 2014.
Balanay J, Adesina A, Kearney G and Richards S (2014). Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Hazard Exposures among Working College Students. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), San Antonio, TX, June 2014.
Balanay JG (2014). Determination of Pressure Drop Across Activated Carbon Fiber Respirator Cartridges and Filters. Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety Research Symposium, Birmingham, Alabama, April 11, 2014.
Balanay J, Adesina A, Kearney G and Richards S (2013). Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Hazard Exposures among Working College Students. North Carolina Society for Public Health Education (NC SOPHE) Annual Meeting, Greenville, NC, October 9, 2013.
Kearney G, Lea S, Balanay J, Wu Q, Von Hollen H, Sheppard K, Defazio J and Tutor R (2013). An Assessment of Perceptions and Practices on Sun Protection among Farmers Attending a Regional Farm Show in North Carolina. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 2013.
Balanay JG and Lungu CT (2013). Breakthrough Curves for Toluene Adsorption on Different Types of Activated Carbon Fibers: Application on Respiratory Protection. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 2013.
del Rosario K, Richards S, Anderson A and Balanay J (2013). Current Status of Mosquito Control Programs in North Carolina: The Need for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 8-12, 2013.
Dizbay-Onat M, Vaidya U, Balanay J and Lungu C (2011). Carbon Capture with Natural Fiber-Based Activated Carbons. Global Plastics Environmental Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 17-19, 2011.
Balanay JG and Lungu CT (2011). Adsorption Characteristics of Activated Carbon Fibers for Toluene: Application on Respiratory Protection. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Portland, Oregon, May 2011.
Balanay JG (2011). Can Activated Carbon Fibers Replace Chemical Cartridges in Respirators in the Future? Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety Research Symposium, Opelika, Alabama, April 8, 2011.
Hemphill C, Balanay J, Lungu C and Oestenstad K (2011). Characterization of Activated Carbon Fiber Cloth and Felt. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Portland, Oregon, May 2011.
Samal AA, Honavar J, Balanay JG, Squadrito GL, Fanucchi M, Postlethwait E, Matalon S and Patel RP (2010). Post-Cl2 Exposure Therapeutics Using Nitrite: Different Effects of IM vs. IP Administration. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Orlando, Florida, November 17-21, 2010.
Balanay JG, Crawford SA and Lungu CT (2010). Testing Activated Carbon Fibers for Respiratory Protection Use. 8th International Scientific Conference of the International Occupational Hygiene Association, Rome, Italy, September 2010.
Patel RP, Yadav A, Samal A, Anjum N, Vedagiri K, Honavar J, Balanay J, Doran S, Squadrito G, Fanucchi M, Postlethwait E and Matalon S (2010). Sodium Nitrite Therapy Attenuates Lung Injury Post Chlorine Gas Exposure: Impact of Administration Modality. Nitric Oxide Society Sixth International Conference, “Biology, Chemistry, and Therapeutic Applications of Nitric Oxide”, Joint Meeting of Second International Conference NO and Cancer and Tenth Annual Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society, Kyoto, Japan, June 14-18, 2010.
Samal A, Yadav A, Honavar J, Balanay JG, Squadrito GL, Postlethwait E, Matalon S and Patel RP (2010). Post-Cl2 Exposure Therapeutics Using Nitrite: Different Effects of IM vs. IP Administration. Annual CounterACT Network Research Symposium, San Francisco, California, June 22-24, 2010.
Balanay JG, Crawford SA and Lungu CT (2010). Adsorption Characteristics of Various Types of Activated Carbon Fibers (ACFs) for Toluene. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Denver, Colorado, May 2010.
Yadav AK, Samal AA, Anjum N, Vedagiri K, Honavar J, Brandon AP, Balanay JG, Squadrito GL, Fanucchi MV, Postlethwait EM, Matalon S and Patel RP (2010). Sodium Nitrite Therapy Mitigates Lung Injury After Chlorine Gas Exposure in Rats. American Thoracic Society International Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 14-19, 2010.
Samal A, Yadav A, Anjum N, Vedagiri K, Honavar J, Brandon A, Balanay J, Squadrito GL, Fanucchi M, Postlethwait E, Matalon S and Patel RP (2009). Sodium Nitrite Administration Mitigates Lung Injury After Chlorine Gas Exposure in Rats. 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine, San Francisco, California, November 18-22, 2009.
Balanay JG, Lungu CT and Crawford SA (2009). Toluene Adsorption on Various Types of Activated Carbon Fibers. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Toronto, Canada, June 2009.
Wade L, Balanay J and Lungu C (2009). Physisorption as a Method to Determine Surface Area and Porosity of PPE Materials. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Toronto, Canada, June 2009.
Balanay JG, Crawford SA and Lungu CT (2008). Comparison of Adsorption Characteristics between Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and Activated Carbon Fibers (ACF) for Toluene. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce), Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 2008.
Balanay JG (2004). Assessment of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Exposure Among Jeepney Drivers in Manila, Philippines. 9th National Occupational Safety and Health (NOSH) Congress: “OSH: Essential for Decent Work”, Quezon City, Philippines, October 22, 2004.
Goot JB and Streifel AJ (2002). Indoor Air Quality Management during Construction Relocation of a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition, San Diego, California, June 2002.