Rebecca Uzarski

Rebecca Uzarski is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth, College of Science and Engineering. She teaches courses in environmental health and toxicology, including HSC 352: Environmental Health and BIO 4335: Environmental Toxicology.

Education:

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Van Andel Research Institute, 2004
• PhD, Michigan State University, 2002
• MS, Central Michigan University, 1995
• BS, Grand Valley State University, 1992

Her research focuses on the impacts of environmental contaminants on human health, particularly immunotoxicology and the mechanisms of trichothecene mycotoxins. She is a member of the National Environmental Health Association and the Michigan Environmental Health Association, reflecting her engagement with public and environmental health communities.

Her recent publications highlight sustained contributions to understanding rural environmental health and antioxidant chemistry. The articles span toxicology, immunology, and public health, with a consistent theme of evaluating biological responses to environmental stressors, particularly foodborne toxins and synthetic antioxidants.

Professional Memberships:

• National Environmental Health Association
• Michigan Environmental Health Association

She advises on environmental health curriculum and contributes to academic discourse through publications and presentations. Though no formal advisees or grants are listed, her collaborative research indicates active participation in interdisciplinary projects. She maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–3 p.m. in BIOSCIENCES 4106.