College of Veterinary Medicine

Education:

B.S., Pharmacy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1973
Ph.D., Pharmacology,University of Utah, Salt Lake City, 1977

Research Interests:

Most of my research involves mechanisms of drug- and chemical-induced toxicity. Currently active projects include the following:
1. Nanotoxicology - This project is examining the absorption, distribution and elimination of nanomaterials in the body. It is also evaluating potential adverse health effects of nanomaterials.
2. Autoimmune Toxicity of Chlorinated Compounds - This project is attempting to identify the mechanism(s) by which exposure to certain chlorinated pesticides accelerates the development of systemic lupus erythematosus.
3. Protection Against Toxicity through Stress Protein Induction ­ This project is examining potential approaches for mitigation of adverse effects of drugs and chemicals by upregulating stress proteins. Examples include successful prevention of hair loss (alopecia) associated with cancer chemotherapy in mice.
4. Bioavailability of Arsenic from Soils - This objective of this project is the measurement of arsenic bioavailability from various types of contaminated soils. This research is being conducted in support of an effort to develop a rapid and inexpensive test to ascertain arsenic bioavailability at arsenic contaminated sites.

Selected Publications:

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