Emily earned dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Marine Science from the University of Miami in 2020. After graduation, she joined the Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Branch at the US EPA as an ORISE Fellow, where she investigated toxic chemical mixture interactions using in vitro bioassays and mathematical modeling. At Duke, Emily’s thesis research bridges developmental toxicology and environmental microbiology. She uses lab-reared zebrafish to explore how the microbiome influences embryonic development and responses to chemical exposures. In parallel, she utilizes wild-caught Atlantic killifish with distinct pollution adaptation histories to understand how host-microbiome interactions shape evolutionary responses to chemical exposures in natural populations. When she is not in the lab, Emily enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and exploring new places!
PhD Program: Environment
Faculty Advisor: Nishad Jayasundara, PhD
2025-2026 Status: 5th year
Contact: emily.green@duke.edu
Pronouns: she / her / hers
