DiGiulio, Richard

Richard Di Giulio, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Toxicology

Nicholas School of the Environment

Studies mechanisms by which environmental contaminants, particularly PAHs, and other stressors affect vertebrate development using fish models.  He also studies mechanisms by which free-living fish populations adapt to these stressors and alter evolution, including fitness costs.

Focus Areas:

  • Environmental Health & Disease: Cardio-pulmonary
  • Environmental Health & Disease: Development & Children’s Health
  • Environmental Toxicology

Profile: https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/ecotoxicologylab/people/rich-di-giulio/