John Newsted

John Newsted serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, specializing in environmental contaminants affecting aquatic ecosystems and wildlife.

His core research areas include:

• Environmental Toxicology
• Ecotoxicology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Aquatic Ecology

Dr. Newsted's published work demonstrates expertise in perfluorinated compound analysis, particularly PFOS exposure pathways in industrial zones and species-specific toxicity thresholds. His investigations bridge chemical pollution monitoring with wildlife health outcomes, emphasizing waterfowl vulnerability in contaminated habitats.

His research collaborations focus on environmental contaminant dynamics in freshwater systems, with implications for industrial regulation and ecological risk assessment.