Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith is a Biomedical Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) with a joint appointment in the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University. His research focuses on understanding the biological fate of chemicals and their implications on human health through advanced molecular tools, cell-based models, in vivo techniques, and computational approaches.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University
• BS in Animal Science, University of Idaho
• BS in Veterinary Science, University of Idaho

Research Interests: Dr. Smith's research spans environmental toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and chemical exposure science. He specializes in studying how absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion processes affect chemical dosimetry and mediate toxicity. His work particularly emphasizes life-stage susceptibility to chemicals, non-invasive biomonitoring techniques, target-tissue dosimetry, and the biological fate of nanomaterials. By integrating experimental and computational approaches, his research provides critical insights for human health risk assessment.

Publication Trends: Dr. Smith's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, and biomonitoring techniques. His work frequently examines the metabolism and toxicity of environmental chemicals in both animal models and humans, with particular attention to interspecies extrapolation and the development of non-invasive exposure assessment methods. A growing area of his research involves nanomaterial toxicology and smartphone-based detection technologies for environmental contaminants.

Scientific Awards:

• Honorable Mention, Best Paper Published, Biological Modeling Specialty Section, SOT (2017)
• Top 10 Abstract, Risk Assessment Specialty Section, 2016 SOT Annual Meeting (2016)
• Best Papers Published Demonstrating Application of Risk Assessment Award, Risk Assessment Specialty Section, SOT (2013)
• Best Postdoctoral Publication Award, SOT (2011)
• Outstanding Mentor Award, Undergraduate Research Programs, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (2010)

Advising and Grants: Dr. Smith has served as a mentor for undergraduate research programs through the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. His research has been supported by various grants focused on chemical toxicology, risk assessment, and biomonitoring technologies, though specific grant details are not provided in the available text.

Laboratories and Teams: Dr. Smith appears to be affiliated with research teams at PNNL that focus on chemical biology, exposure science, and integrative omics. His collaborative work suggests involvement in multiple interdisciplinary projects examining environmental chemical exposures and their health implications.