Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta Glyphosate 10 Years After IARC - Dr. Robert Tarone
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Aug 9, 2025 Dr. Robert Tarone, a retired scientist specializing in cancer statistics, joins the discussion to scrutinize the IARC's decade-old classification of glyphosate as a probable carcinogen. He highlights flaws in the evaluation process and emphasizes the lack of credible data linking glyphosate to cancer. The conversation also dives into the legal repercussions for manufacturers, societal perceptions shaped by misinformation, and the necessity for rigorous scientific methodologies in this heated debate.
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Hands-On Rodent Carcinogenicity Experience
- Robert Tarone recounts long experience analyzing animal carcinogenicity studies.
- He co-authored IARC scientific monograph 79 on animal-study analysis and worked on the Agricultural Health Study.
IARC Broke Its Announcement Protocol
- Robert Tarone documents that IARC shifted Monograph 112 listings late and added glyphosate months after the announcement.
- Experts worldwide likely missed the call for experts because the agent was added well after the initial posting.
Working Group Member Took Legal Role
- Robert Tarone notes Christopher Poirier served as an invited expert on Monograph 112.
- Within two weeks of IARC's conclusion he signed with a law firm to assist litigation against Monsanto.