Heather M Stapleton, PhD
Nicholas School of the Environment
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Investigates the sources, fate, and metabolism of organic contaminants, with an emphasis on flame retardant chemicals. Research also focuses on human exposure to contaminants in indoor environments, with an emphasis on children’s exposures; also investigates mechanisms by which contaminants impact thyroid hormone regulation, particularly in the placenta.
Focus Areas:
- Environmental Health & Disease: Development & Children’s Health
- Environmental Health & Disease: Cancer & the Environment
- Exposure Science
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Toxicology
Profile: https://nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/stapleton
Lab Website: https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/stapletonlab/
