Joseph W. Zagorski

Joseph W. Zagorski is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety, part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University. His research focuses on ingredient safety and molecular toxicology, particularly through the development of alternative model systems using primary human cells and tissues.

Educational Background:

• B.S., Biotechnology, Purdue University, 2010
• Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology (Environmental Toxicology), Michigan State University, 2017

Dr. Zagorski specializes in creating co-culture systems with human hepatocytes and developmental immunotoxicology models using CD34+ cord blood cells to study toxicant effects on immune development. His work aims to enhance public health by improving ingredient safety assessments.

His publications explore Nrf2 activators, heavy metal toxicity, and food contaminants, with a focus on T cell activation, cytokine production, and 3D spheroid models for hepatotoxicity. Key collaborations include research with Kaminski NE and Rockwell CE.