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Tisha King-Heiden is a Professor of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, specializing in reproductive and developmental toxicology. Her research focuses on understanding the impacts of environmental contaminants on aquatic organisms, particularly fish. She holds a PhD in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2005), an MS from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro (1998), and a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1996).
Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology, Environmental Toxicology, and Human Anatomy & Physiology. She is currently on research sabbatical for Spring 2025.
King-Heiden’s research investigates the effects of pollutants like triclosan, dioxins, and pesticides on fish physiology, behavior, and reproduction. She collaborates with institutions like the Great Lakes WATER Institute and has published extensively in journals like Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and Reproductive Toxicology.
- Notable topics: neurobehavioral impacts of pesticides, endocrine disruptors in aquatic ecosystems, and transgenerational toxicity.
- Recent work includes studies on fathead minnows and zebrafish exposed to imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and lampricides.
She actively engages in community outreach, including panel discussions on environmental justice and reproductive health. Her lab emphasizes undergraduate and graduate student involvement, with several publications co-authored by students.
