James R. Olson

James R. Olson, PhD, is the UB Distinguished Professor and Research Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo. He is also Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Associate Director of the Toxicology Research Center at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmacology-Toxicology, Medical College of Wisconsin (1978)
• MS in Pharmacology, Medical College of Wisconsin (1976)
• BA in Chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University (1974)

Research Interests: Dr. Olson focuses on assessing health risks and biomarkers of exposure to pesticides, air pollutants, and persistent halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. His work bridges environmental toxicology and epidemiology to understand susceptibility and effects of chemical exposures on human health.

Awards: None explicitly listed beyond his distinguished professorship.

Advising & Labs: No advisory roles or grants are detailed here. He is affiliated with the Toxicology Research Center as Associate Director.