Jayasundara, Nishad

Nishad Jayasundara, PhD

Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology & Health

Nicholas School of the Environment

Pronouns: He / Him / His

The nexus of our research program is formed by the One Health framework and is aimed at uncovering ecological and human health implications of chemical pollution and climate change. For this research we use different fish species as sentinels and examine biochemical and physiological consequences of exposure to chemical and physical stressors.

Focus Areas:

  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Environmental Health & Disease: Global Health
  • Environmental Health & Disease: Development & Children’s Health

Lab Website: https://environhealthlab.org/