Chris Theodarakis

Chris Theodarakis is a Professor in the Environmental Resources and Policy program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). His research spans evolutionary toxicology, nanotoxicology, and aquatic ecotoxicology, focusing on DNA damage, oxidative stress, and endocrine disruption in wildlife populations.

• Research Areas: Evolutionary toxicology, Nanotoxicology, Molecular genetics, Aquatic ecotoxicology, Population genetics, Biomarkers
• Institution: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

His selected publications highlight interdisciplinary studies on nanoparticle effects (e.g., CuO, ZnO) on amphibians, DNA damage in cichlids near oil facilities, and conservation genetics of threatened gopher tortoises. Common themes include environmental DNA damage, nanoparticle toxicity, and stress response mechanisms in aquatic and terrestrial species.

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