"This document highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred during the workshop, which was held on September 22, 2010, in Tampa, Florida"--P. 1. Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Gulf study design -- Tapping existing resources -- Administrative and data oversight details -- Exposure assessment challenges -- Selecting appropriate controls -- Predicting outcomes -- Planning for lower enrollment -- Engaging the local community -- Establishing referral networks -- Planning for legal issues -- Additional health endpoints for study -- Final remarks -- Appendix. "The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is unprecedented not only in its size but also in the use of chemical dispersants and controlled burns to remove the oil. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is designing a study to investigate the health effects on clean-up workers. The IOM held a workshop to review and comment on NIEHS's study protocol."--Publisher description.