LINCHEN HE, PhD CANDIDATE Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment The Role of Melatonin in Pathophysiologic Responses to Air Pollution Exposure Melatonin is a hormone excreted by the pineal gland with a marked circadian rhythm. It is an important hormone that regulates many biological functions, including sleeping, reproduction, and immunity. Melatonin is also a […]
DANA MILLER, PhD University of Washington Pronouns: She / Her / Hers or They / Their / Theirs Genetic and epigenetic factors that mitigate H2S toxicity in metazoans Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a toxic gas that is a common environmental and industrial toxin. H2S is also produced endogenously, and is an important cellular signaling molecule. […]
ALEXANDRA NOËL, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Pronouns: She / Her / Hers Contributions of in utero second-hand smoke and electronic-cigarette aerosol exposures on lung development and diseases Second-hand smoke (SHS) is a main indoor air pollutant and a major public health concern. Increasing epidemiological evidence shows […]