John Meeker

John Meeker is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Research. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with extensive expertise in environmental exposure science and epidemiology.

Dr. Meeker's research focuses on:

• Defining sources, magnitudes and consequences of human exposure to environmental and occupational contaminants
• Human exposure science and reproductive/developmental epidemiology studies of endocrine disrupting chemicals
• Exposure assessment methodologies and biomarker development
• Health impacts of phthalates, BPA, pesticides, PFAS, and flame retardants

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on environmental exposures during critical windows of susceptibility, particularly during pregnancy and early childhood. His research reveals strong connections between chemical exposures and reproductive/developmental outcomes, with particular emphasis on endocrine disrupting chemicals. Methodologically, his work frequently incorporates advanced exposure assessment techniques and biomarker development to address measurement error in epidemiological studies.

Dr. Meeker has received significant research funding for projects including:

• Bisphenol and Phthalate Exposure in Relation to Fetal Growth and Preterm Birth
• Environmental Exposures, Early Iron Deficiency and Child Neurodevelopment
• Puerto Rico Testsite for Exploring Contamination Threats (PRoTECT)
• Lifecourse Exposures and diet: Epigenetics, Maturation and Metabolic Syndrome

He leads the Meeker-Watkins Lab, which focuses on environmental exposure and epidemiology, particularly examining associations between environmental exposures and reproductive/developmental health outcomes through hypothesis-based human studies utilizing state-of-the-art exposure biomarkers and molecular epidemiological techniques.