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Christian Lindhمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Occupational Health
• Environmental Health
• Analytical Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Lindh is an active Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He serves as Research Team Manager for Applied Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Medicine and is affiliated with EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health. His research focuses on environmental and occupational exposures and their health impacts, with particular expertise in biomonitoring and analytical chemistry. His research interests span Occupational Health , Environmental Health , Analytical Chemistry , Exposure Assessment , and Epidemiology . Lindh specializes in studying human exposure to environmental pollutants including PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, with particular focus on vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental protection. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental epidemiology, particularly examining PFAS exposure patterns, heavy metal toxicity, and the health impacts of environmental contaminants across different life stages. His research employs advanced analytical techniques, particularly mass spectrometry, to precisely measure exposure levels and investigate dose-response relationships. Lindh has secured significant research funding, currently leading projects including 'Temporal Trends in Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium Levels in Children' (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, 2025-2026) and 'Trade-offs between food safety and food security' (FORMAS, 2024-2027). He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple active research projects totaling 15, with 7 currently active and 7 completed. As Manager of the 'Targeted Exposomics at Lund University' infrastructure, Lindh leads the Applied Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Medicine research team. His work bridges analytical chemistry with public health research, developing methodologies to assess human exposure to environmental chemicals and evaluating their health consequences through epidemiological studies.

Steven Sicilianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Toxicology
• Environmental Science
• Polar Ecosystems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Siciliano is a Professor and NSERC/FCL Industrial Research Chair in In Situ Remediation and Risk Assessment at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources. He leads the CREATE Human and Ecological Risk Assessment Program. His expertise spans soil toxicology, greenhouse gas dynamics in polar ecosystems, and nitrogen cycle interactions in contaminated environments. Education: Ph.D. in Toxicology, University of Saskatchewan B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Concordia University Research Interests: His work focuses on human-soil interaction dynamics, including soil pollution impacts on human health (e.g., PAH toxicity via soil ingestion) and ecosystem resilience (e.g., nitrogen cycle disruptions). He investigates Arctic/Antarctic soil microbiology, greenhouse gas production in polar deserts, and the ecological effects of pollutants like mercury and petroleum hydrocarbons. His lab is divided into toxicology (e.g., metal cardiovascular effects, soil ingestion models) and ecology (e.g., sub-zero water effects on gene expression, Arctic nitrogen cycles). Teaching: Teaches courses on environmental fate analysis, contaminated site management, and advanced risk assessment methodologies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses include EVSC 420, TOX 820, and EVSC 821. Grants & Labs: Directs the CREATE Program and leads projects funded by NSERC and industry partnerships. His lab integrates fieldwork, molecular techniques, and modeling to address environmental remediation challenges. Collaborates on projects like cryoturbation-driven carbon dynamics and microbial community analysis in agricultural systems. Labs/Teams: Active in soil science research teams, including Arctic soil microbiology and bioremediation innovation groups. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations with environmental engineers and ecologists to advance in situ remediation technologies.

• Medical Imaging
• Radiology
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Uwe Himmelreich is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven , leading the Biomedical MRI unit. He is actively involved in the Medical Imaging Division , KU Leuven Brain Institute , KU Leuven Institute for Integration of Micro- and Nano-scale Technologies , and KU Leuven Cancer Institute . Role: Full Professor and Head of Biomedical MRI Affiliations: Faculty of Medicine, Medical Imaging Division, LBI, LIMNI, LKI His research spans neuroscience , cardiovascular imaging , and nano/micro-scale technologies . Key projects include: MindMAP: Radiotherapy-induced neurotoxicity in juvenile brains Preclinical cancer models for oral tumors Quantitative T2 mapping of lung disease in murine models Neuroinflammation and cognitive decline in cryptococcosis Resistance training effects on cortical thickness in aging cohorts His work integrates MRI , multi-photon microscopy , and novel contrast agents for longitudinal in vivo studies. Methodologies include vascular density mapping , proton therapy verification , and preclinical radiotherapy evaluation . Notable contributions include: 2025: JAK/STAT inhibition in malaria-induced inflammation 2025: Manganese-enhanced MRI for cardiac injury 2025: Quantitative lung imaging at 9.4T 2024: IVIM as vascular density marker in rat brain 2024: Phase-change ultrasound agents for proton therapy

Xian Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Toxicology
• Stem Cell Models
• Neurotoxicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xian Wu, Ph.D., serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine. Her research leverages human stem cell models to investigate developmental vulnerabilities to environmental contaminants in cardiovascular and neural systems, with emphasis on epigenetic mechanisms and disease modeling. Dr. Wu's academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Georgia M.S. in Biomedicine from East China Normal University B.S. in Biotechnology from Anhui University Her postdoctoral training comprised a Fellowship at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and an ORISE Fellowship at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Research focuses on creating human stem cell-derived organoid systems to model developmental toxicology, particularly examining cardiac and neural development under chemical exposure. The laboratory employs fluorescence reporter systems and RNA-seq to identify critical vulnerability windows during early development, with recent work targeting Parkinson's disease mechanisms through dopaminergic neuron models and cardiac fibrosis via advanced organoids. Methodological innovations include high-content imaging for neurogenesis quantification and epigenetic pathway analysis. Publication trends (2016-2025) demonstrate consistent advancement in stem cell-based toxicology testing, with increasing emphasis on micro/nanoplastics risk assessment, arsenic neurotoxicity mechanisms, and doxorubicin cardiotoxicity modeling. The work bridges environmental health, epigenetics, and regenerative medicine through interdisciplinary approaches. Scientific recognition includes: 2025 SPARC Award (ECU) 2024 Top Abstract Award (Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Society) 2024 NIEHS P30 Center Travel Award 2023 ECU Research and Creative Activity Award Dr. Wu actively mentors graduate researchers including Ph.D. candidate Cate Duncan and M.S. students Kamilah Muhammad and Bailey Skeen, alongside undergraduate Bryce Tilghman. Former trainees McKyrah Brown and Monica Cross completed honors theses in the laboratory. Current grants include ECU's SPARC Award funding stem cell model development for environmental contaminant testing. The BSOM 6S-11 laboratory maintains specialized capabilities in cardiac and cerebral organoid generation, fluorescence-based toxicity screening, and RNA-seq epigenetic analysis. Collaborative networks include the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and ECU's Center for Human Health and the Environment, supporting translational research on developmental vulnerability periods.

Sharon K. Sagivمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Neurodevelopment
• Prenatal and Early Life Toxicant Exposures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sharon K. Sagiv is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health and an investigator at the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health. Her research focuses on prenatal and early-life environmental toxin exposures, particularly persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, pesticides, and consumer chemicals, and their impacts on child neurodevelopment. She has extensively studied associations between environmental toxicants and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism, alongside innovative work using functional neuroimaging to assess neural activity in exposed populations. Dr. Sagiv holds a PhD in Epidemiology from UNC Chapel Hill (2004), an MPH from Boston University (1998), and a BA in Biology from Franklin and Marshall College (1993). She has contributed to major cohorts such as CHAMACOS and Project Viva, examining long-term effects of pollutants like PFAS, organophosphates, and PBDEs. Her work bridges epidemiology, toxicology, and neuroimaging to advance understanding of environmental health risks. Research interests emphasize translational environmental health science, with a focus on pesticide mixtures, air pollution, and endocrine disruptors. Key themes include exposure assessment frameworks, functional neuroimaging outcomes, and developmental origins of health disparities. She teaches grant-writing seminars and collaborates globally on pesticide neurotoxicity studies in farmworker populations. Recent publications highlight links between prenatal PFAS exposure and metabolic outcomes, pesticide exposure and brain connectivity, and traffic pollution’s role in neurocognitive decline. Her research portfolio includes systematic reviews on air pollution health impacts and methodological innovations for assessing chemical mixtures in pregnancy. Dr. Sagiv’s work has policy implications for environmental regulations and public health interventions targeting vulnerable populations.

Kanwaljeet S. Anandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pediatric Pain and Stress Neurobiology
• Neonatal and Fetal Pain Assessment
• Biomarker Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kanwaljeet S. Anand is a dual-appointed Professor of Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care) and Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. As director of the Pain/Stress Neurobiology Lab and Jackson Vaughan Critical Care Research Fund, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Research and maintains active membership in Bio-X, MCHRI, and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Rhodes Scholar with D.Phil from University of Oxford Harvard postdoctoral fellowship and Boston Children's Hospital residency Founded Harmony Health Clinic - Arkansas' largest charitable medical-dental facility A translational researcher with 30+ years of impact, Dr. Anand established the first scientific framework for infant pain perception and developed novel pain assessment methodologies. Current research focuses on: Hair biomarker analysis for stress and social affiliation (cortisol/oxytocin) Machine learning systems for objective pain detection in non-verbal infants Biopsychosocial interventions for stress reduction in disadvantaged youth Neurotoxicity mechanisms of sedatives in developing brains Global NICU opioid usage patterns through the NeoOpioid Consortium His work has yielded over 260 publications and significant advances in: Pediatric pain management protocols Neonatal stress biomarker development Critical care neurobiology insights Community health initiatives AI-driven clinical decision support systems Scientific Recognition 9th Annual 'In Praise of Medicine' Public Address, Erasmus University (2014) Nightingale Excellence Award (2016) Honorary Doctorate from University of Örebro (2019) NIH SBIB-H82 Study Section Chair (2018) Multiple IASP and American Pain Society awards Swedish Academy of Medicine's Nils Rosén von Rosenstein Award (2009) St. Jude Endowed Chairholder (2010) As mentor to Med Scholar Anjali Gupta and advisor to numerous professional bodies, Dr. Anand maintains active clinical leadership in Pediatric Intensive Care while advancing computational approaches to pain detection through collaborations with Stanford's AI researchers.

Kimberly Keil Stietzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Toxicology
• Neurotoxicology
• Urology
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Kimberly Keil Stietz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comparative Biosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on environmental toxicology, neurotoxicology, and urology, particularly examining how developmental exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) affects urinary function. Education: B.S. in Biology, St. Norbert College (2010) Ph.D. in Comparative Biosciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2014) Postdoctoral research in neurotoxicology, University of California-Davis (2015-2019) Stietz's lab investigates the effects of environmental contaminants on the lower urinary tract, emphasizing PCB exposure during development. Using in vitro and in vivo mouse models, the lab studies disruptions in bladder epithelium organization, nerve fiber patterning, inflammation, and peripheral-central nervous system crosstalk. Key projects include analyzing PCB impacts on bladder barrier function, innervation patterns, inflammatory responses, and dorsal root ganglia signaling. Recent publications highlight her work on PCB effects across multiple domains: adult female bladder contractility (2023), prostatic collagen changes (2023), machine learning-aided metabolite analysis (2023, 2022), and developmental PCB exposure links to voiding physiology (2022). Her 2021 studies explored behavioral phenotypes in PCB-exposed mice, dendritic effects, and bladder inflammation, while 2019 work included host-microbe interactions and open-source uroflowmetry tools.

• Cerebral Microcirculation
• Vascular Biology
• Endothelial Cell Function
• +۶ مورد دیگر

William Mayhan is a Professor in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Dakota . His research focuses on cerebral microcirculation and vascular biology , particularly examining endothelial cell function in disease states like diabetes and alcohol consumption. Education: PhD in Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center (1983) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Iowa (1985) BS in Biology, Creighton University (1977) His work investigates blood-brain barrier permeability and cerebral vasculature responses to hypertension, diabetes, and alcohol. Key findings include mechanisms of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) dysfunction and oxidative stress in diabetic and alcoholic models. Recent publications analyze prenatal alcohol exposure effects on cerebral arterioles and CB2 receptor agonists for vascular protection in diabetes. His studies span in vivo models, potassium channel dynamics , and inflammatory mediators in stroke pathogenesis.

Donald Wlodkowicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Ecotoxicology
• Behavioral Ecotoxicology
• Eco-Neurotoxicology
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Professor Donald Wlodkowic is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Science (Biosciences), leading the Neurotox Laboratory. His research focuses on aquatic ecotoxicology, behavioral ecotoxicology, and eco-neurotoxicology, with expertise in neurotoxins, industrial pollutants, and neuroactive drugs' effects on central nervous systems. He innovates biomicrofluidic technologies and digital video-based analysis for high-throughput behavioral studies in toxicology. Research Interests: Aquatic toxicology, neurotoxicology, water quality, and eco-neurotoxicology. His lab develops real-time biomonitoring systems and early-warning tools for water quality assessment. Current projects include neurotoxicity studies of pollutants, high-throughput behavioral assays, and embryo-based risk assessment. Teaching: Coordinates courses in cell biology, biochemistry (BIOL2146/2333/2420, PROC2048) and supervises honors projects (ONPS2313). He integrates digital tools into bioscience curricula for innovative teaching. Advising & Leadership: Supervises Masters and PhD students in projects such as 'Emerging Pollutants on Aquatic Animal Behavior' and 'Nanotoxicology.' He has led international academic-industry collaborations in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, fostering motivated research teams. Labs & Teams: NeuroTox Lab pioneers interdisciplinary research in ecotoxicology and neurotoxicology, combining microfluidics, digital analytics, and behavioral assays to address environmental and health challenges.

George Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Neurotoxicity
• Oxidative Stress
• +۳ مورد دیگر

George Henderson is a Professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Department of Pharmacology & Neuroscience . His research focuses on the neurotoxic effects of ethanol and environmental toxins during development, particularly mechanisms of apoptosis and oxidative stress in the brain and placenta. Primary Affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Research Areas: Developmental neuroscience, neurotoxicity, oxidative stress, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, nanoparticle drug delivery Research Trends: His publications from 1972–2023 show sustained expertise in ethanol-induced developmental damage, placental drug transport mechanisms, and antioxidant therapeutic strategies. Recent work (2023) explores chlorogenic acid as a neuroprotective agent via NFATc4/CSE pathways. Key Collaborations: Institute for One Health Innovation and translational neuroscience teams at TTUHSC.

Alison Elderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Toxicology of Inhaled Ultrafine Particles
• Engineered Nanomaterials
• Air Pollution and Neurodegeneration
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Alison Elder, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is affiliated with several research programs including the Environmental Health Sciences Center, the Inhalation Exposure Facility, the Toxicology Training Program (as Co-Director), the Lung Biology and Disease Program, and the Multidisciplinary Training in Pulmonary Research Program. Her research focuses on the toxicology of inhaled ultrafine particles (UFPs) and engineered nanomaterials, with implications for pulmonary, cardiovascular, and central nervous system health. Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Irvine (1997) B.S. in Chemistry, Chatham College (1992) Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Environmental Medicine, University of Rochester (1997–2000) Dr. Elder’s research centers on the health impacts of airborne particulate matter, particularly how age, co-pollutants, and health status influence responses to inhaled particles. Her work explores the translocation of particles to extrapulmonary tissues, including the brain, and their role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. She investigates mechanisms such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and glymphatic dysfunction. Her lab also studies airborne micro- and nanoplastics, focusing on exposure characterization and health implications. Her recent publications span topics including Alzheimer’s disease models, glymphatic impairment, nanoparticle dissolution, and diesel exhaust effects on lung barriers. These works emphasize particle-induced inflammation, neurotoxicity, and the intersection of environmental exposure with neurological outcomes. Young Investigator Award, Society of Toxicology (2009) Cornerstone Alumna Award, Chatham University (2007) Graduate Student Fellowship, U.S. EPA (1995–1996) College Chemistry Award, Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (1992) Dr. Elder mentors graduate students in toxicology and has trained numerous postdoctoral fellows and technicians. She leads an active research laboratory funded by NIH and DOD, investigating air pollution’s role in brain health and military burn pit exposures. Her collaborative research includes work with experts in neuroscience, materials science, and environmental engineering. She is also involved in national workshops on nanomaterial risk assessment and children’s environmental health. She leads the Elder Lab, which conducts studies on air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease, characterizes airborne micro- and nanoplastics, and develops models for nanoparticle toxicity. The lab uses advanced techniques in particle characterization, animal modeling, and cellular assays to assess health risks.

Jordan Cragoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aquatic Toxicology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Ecotoxicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jordan Crago is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Toxicology at Texas Tech University and affiliated with the STEM CORE program. His research specializes in aquatic toxicology, investigating how environmental chemicals impact development and reproductive success in fish and invertebrates through integrated field-laboratory approaches. Education: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bachelor of Science, Ohio University Dr. Crago's research employs field observations to guide laboratory experiments focused on adverse outcome pathways across diverse contaminants. His work spans pesticides, microplastics, perfluorinated compounds, and emerging pollutants, emphasizing multi-pathway effects on development and reproduction. He prioritizes identifying high-risk environmental chemicals through mechanistic studies using model organisms like zebrafish and fathead minnow. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on molecular, physiological, and behavioral endpoints in aquatic toxicology. Key themes include developmental/reproductive toxicity, transgenerational effects, and advanced methodologies like predictive molecular signatures and benchmark dose modeling. His work frequently addresses pesticide impacts, microplastic fate in food webs, and PFAS alternatives using zebrafish as a primary model system. Dr. Crago actively mentors undergraduate researchers, integrating them into data collection, analysis, and publication. Three mentees have co-authored peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. He contributes to STEM education through Texas Tech's STEM CORE program and volunteers with Lubbock's Boys and Girls Club for after-school programs.

Lynette C. Dawsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Psychiatric Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lynette C. Daws is a Professor in the Department of Cellular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Her research focuses on biogenic amine transporters, particularly their roles in psychiatric disorders like depression and addiction, and how these transporters are modulated by therapeutics and drugs of abuse. She holds dual appointments in Pharmacology and leads the Daws Lab, which uses in vivo chronoamperometry, biochemical, and behavioral methods to study monoamine transporters such as SERT, DAT, and OCT3. Education: B.S. (Honors) and Ph.D. from Flinders University of South Australia (1989-1994). Research Interests: Neurotransmitter transporter regulation Substance use disorders Depression pathophysiology Novel therapeutic drug development Organic cation transporter biology Recent Work Trends: Emphasis on OCT3's role in serotonin clearance, interactions between insulin and dopamine transporters in eating disorders, and translational research targeting OCT3 for addiction treatment. Over 100 peer-reviewed publications spanning 1991-2025, including influential work on transporters in psychiatric comorbidities. Grants/Advising: Actively recruiting Ph.D. students. Collaborates with medicinal chemists and pharmacologists globally. Manages research programs funded by NIH and other agencies. Labs/Teams: Director of the Daws Lab, part of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program. Active in the South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program.

• Environmental Health
• Exposomics
• Child Neurodevelopment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Robert O Wright, MD, MPH, is a Professor and System Chair in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with a secondary appointment in Pediatrics. He is a leading figure in children's environmental health research, integrating exposure science, epigenetics, and epidemiology to study the impact of environmental factors on neurodevelopment and reproductive health. Dr. Wright’s research focuses on exposomics and chemical mixtures, particularly through large NIH-funded cohort studies in Mexico City (R01 ES013744, R01ES020268, R01ES021357, R01ES026033). His recent publications reveal associations between prenatal exposures to manganese, air pollution, and adverse child health outcomes, including sleep disturbances, psychological functioning, and respiratory mortality. These works collectively emphasize environmental justice, developmental vulnerabilities, and the need for policy-relevant science. He has received notable recognition, including the Young Investigator Award from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and the Charlotte Promersberger Johnston Endowed Lectureship. His leadership extends to founding and directing key research centers: the Mount Sinai P30 Core Center in Transdisciplinary Environmental Health Research, the CHEAR Lab Hub, the Senator Frank Lautenberg Laboratory in Environmental Health Sciences, and the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research. Dr. Wright is actively engaged in mentoring, grant-funded research, and institutional innovation. He has over 500 publications and continues to shape the future of exposomic science through interdisciplinary collaboration and translational impact.

• Neuropharmacology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Sleep Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica A. Mong, PhD , is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , where she also serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies and Director of Graduate Education for the Program in Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying sex differences in sleep circuitry and the estrogenic modulation of sleep-wake cycles. Primary Appointment: Pharmacology & Physiology Administrative Title: Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies Laboratory Director: Program in Neuroscience Research Interests: Dr. Mong's work investigates how ovarian steroids influence sleep-wake behavior through sexually differentiated neuroanatomical substrates. Key areas include: Mechanisms of estrogenic modulation in the median preoptic nucleus (MnPN) Developmental programming of sex differences in sleep sensitivity Translational studies using rodent and nonhuman primate models of menopause Functional significance of hormonal influences on sleep quality and recovery Scientific Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize: Role of KCNMA1 channelopathy in sleep regulation Adenosinergic signaling in MnPN Translational menopause models Estrogen's protective effects against noise-induced hearing loss Sex-dependent responses to kynurenine pathway challenges Awards & Appointments: NIH BIRCWH Scholar (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health) Co-Chair, Society for Women’s Health Research Interdisciplinary Research Network on Sex-Differences in Sleep Health NIH/NHLBI R01 HL129138 grant recipient Education & Training: B.S., Biology, Gettysburg College (1987-1991) Ph.D., Neuropharmacology, University of Maryland Baltimore (1994-2000) NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endocrinology, Rockefeller University (2000-2003)