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Tracie R. Baker is Associate Professor of Environmental and Global Health at University of Florida, founding director of the Warrior Aquatic, Translational, and Environmental Research (WATER) Lab. She holds DVM and PhD degrees with dual expertise in veterinary medicine and molecular toxicology. Her research investigates transgenerational inheritance of environmentally-induced diseases using zebrafish models.
Research integrates molecular toxicology, epigenetics, and aquatic pathology to examine health impacts of endocrine disrupting compounds and contaminants of emerging concern. Current projects focus on low-dose, developmentally-based exposures to dioxins and their multigenerational effects on reproductive, metabolic, and neurological systems.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on transgenerational epigenetics (67% of recent articles), zebrafish toxicology models (89%), and endocrine disruption mechanisms (78%). Analytical methods emphasize transcriptomics, histological phenotyping, and behavioral assessments across generations.
Laboratory develops standardized zebrafish protocols for toxicology research while promoting aquatic species conservation through improved husbandry practices.
