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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous contaminants released into the environment from multiple sources, including as byproducts of incomplete combustion of organic material, resulting in the formation of both substituted and… view profile
The goal of my research is to improve in situ bioremediation methods for the treatment of PAH contaminated sites. I am developing both laboratory scale and computational models to predict the efficacy of bio-amendments on PAH contaminated… view profile
The goal of my research is to utilize an in vitro model that combines 3D lung epithelial cells with macrophages to incorporate an immune component into the model used by the Tilton lab. This model will be used to evaluate toxicity of polycyclic… view profile
Legacy contaminants such as PAHs, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, can continue to persist within the environment long after they are no longer used. Over time, these chemicals can change form into degradation products, but their chemical… view profile
My research aims to understand how the chemical structure of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) influences their toxicity during development. PFAS are a large family of persistent anthropogenic chemicals that vary in size, shape, and… view profile
I'm interested in exploring the effects of various environmental stressors (ie. light, thermal, and auditory stress) on early-stage development and how exposure to these stressors may change how toxic compounds affect the body. My research uses… view profile
Marginalized communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental contaminants of different types all over the world- the goal of my research is to work directly with different environmental justice communities in order to better their… view profile
My research aims to discover chemicals in the Columbia River that have not yet been characterized in this body of water. Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, I will be quantifying various contaminants including polycyclic aromatic… view profile
My research focuses on the effects of chemical and particle components of tires and roadway runoff. Tires are a complex mixture of thousands of chemicals that can leach from the surface into the air or aquatic environment. Tire rubber can also… view profile
Despite accounting for the majority of total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) at contaminated sites, alkylated PAHs are disproportionately understudied in both toxicological and environmental research. It is also known that environmental… view profile
My research will focus on expanding the knowledge surrounding cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are a class of recreationally popular compounds with pharmaceutical potential. With rising interest in the therapeutics of these compounds, understanding the… view profile
The goal of my research is to identify and utilize organism that degrade a wide range of PAHs. Additionally, the toxicity of the degraded… view profile
My research is focused on Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs these are a common environmental pollutant resulting from the incomplete combustion of organic materials. PAHs occur in complex mixtures in the environment, making hazard… view profile
The occurrence of wildfires and their associated chemicals is a growing concern in the Cascadia region. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the chemical classes produced during wildfire events and they can pose a health risk. It is… view profile
My research focuses on how genetic differences present between individuals alters their susceptibility to environmental contaminants. Small alterations in the genetic code may have a significant impact on protein production and function. This… view profile
My research is focused on understanding how common air pollutants, such as chemicals in wildfires, cause toxicity to the respiratory system using 3D organotypic culture models of the bronchial epithelium for human risk assessment.
My research has focused on understanding the roles of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Interacting Protein (AIP) in physiological development and resistance to toxicants. The AIP is thought to not only influence the conformational shape change of… view profile
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemical contaminants formed by incomplete combustion processes. While there is a lot of ongoing research about the effects of a variety of PAHs in healthy individuals, there is little work done that… view profile