Cameron Rankin

Cameron earned his B.S. in Biology with a major in Hispanic Studies from Davidson College in 2021. As an undergraduate, he conducted research examining the cytotoxicity of waterpipe tobacco smoke on alveolar cells. He also spent two years at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases investigating the effect of CHIP mutations on inflammation and investigating suitability of serum biomarkers in monitoring active inflammation in Takayasu’s arteritis. He is currently a first year PhD student interested in combining his prior research in toxicology and human health to understand how exposures affect health outcomes and the environment.

PhD Program: Environment
Faculty Advisor: Rob Tighe, PhD
2024 – 2025 Status: 2nd year
Contact: cameron.rankin@duke.edu
Pronouns: he/him/his
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-rankin-170120182/