Jodi A Flaws

Jodi A Flaws is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Biosciences at the University of Illinois. She holds concurrent professorships in Animal Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, alongside affiliations with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Her research focuses on environmental endocrine disruptors, particularly phthalates, and their impacts on reproductive aging, ovarian function, and developmental toxicity. Dr. Flaws has received prestigious awards including the RDTSS Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) and the SOT Women in Toxicology Mentoring Award (2017).

Her work integrates toxicology, reproductive biology, and environmental health, with a focus on mechanisms linking chemical exposure to reproductive dysfunction. Key collaborations include studies on phthalate effects in follicular fluid, granulosa cells, and neonatal developmental outcomes. She leads interdisciplinary teams addressing environmental contaminants in marginalized communities and has contributed to policy-relevant risk assessments for endocrine disruptors.

Awards include recognition for both research excellence and mentorship, reflecting her dual commitment to scientific innovation and trainee development. Her lab investigates translational topics such as nanoparticle toxicity, pesticide effects on reproduction, and the intersection of environmental exposures with menopausal health.