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Aaron Romero Investigating the effects of heavy metals such as arsenic and uranium on the colonic microenvironment and overall GI health |
Abigail Granath Investigating plant and fungal symbioses to create bioreactors for heavy-metal removal and remediation |
Ashley Apodaca-Sparks Developing a biosensor for communities affected by mining legacy, to measure uranium concentration in the field |
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Ashley Tafoya Develop an easy-to-use portable biosensor for community use to measure uranium levels in surface water |
Charlotte McVeigh Heavy metal tungsten's effects on bone marrow adipocytes in the enhancement of breast cancer metastasis. |
Ember Suh Neuroinflammation and metabolomic/proteomic changes in the brain induced by inhalation of woodsmoke with and without metal contaminants |
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Geisianny Moreira, PhD Underlaying mechanisms on fungi-metal interactions to inform bioremediation of metal mixtures. |
Siem Goitom, PhD Impact of Uranium Exposure on Gut Health: Focus on Enteroendocrine and Goblet Cells |
Jason Zhang Investigating the effects of environmental pollutants such as trichloroethylene and arsenic in autoimmune conditions. |
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Jorge Moreno Investigation into mechanisms of immune dysregulation and autoimmune disease following inhalation exposure to uranium bearing dust from abandoned uranium mines. |
Cristina Coffman Investigating how uranium exposure impacts the colon’s protective mucus layer and mucus-producing cells to assess community gut health risk |
Lauren Heine, PhD Elucidating the mechanisms underlying arsenic-induced hematological disorders, such as anemia. |
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Mackenzie Freeman Collecting, analyzing lichens as indicator of duration of contamination |
Mary Paige Haley Studying the mobility and bioavailability of metals particulates at the Jackpile Mine and Village of Paguate |
Myranda Thompson Investigates the impact of uranium bearing dust (UBD) on the colonic epithelium using human colonic organoids. |
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Robyn Turner Investigating how inhalation exposure to woodsmoke contaminated with heavy metals affects gene expression in lung cells using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq). |
Sumira Phatak, PhD The environmental legacy of mining extends beyond the mine site, with metal-laden plant biomass posing health risks following wildfire events |
Sydnee Yazzie Investigating the role of ovarian hormones in neuroinflammatory responses following acute wood smoke exposure |
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Theodoros Woldeyohannes Investigation of environmental impacts from mining and waste management industries through community-engaged multi-scale geospatial analysis. |
Ruixuan Liu Exploring how uranium dust exposure alters gut health by affecting hormone-secreting cells and key metabolic pathways |
Ian Malone Investigating the mineralogical characteristics and windblown transportation of uranium and heavy metal-bearing minerals to assess potential health risks |
ATANGA, ROGER
METALS Research: Effect of Non Fissile Uranium on the Gut
Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
AVASARALA, SUMANT
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Senior Scientist, Anchor QEA (engineering consulting firm)
AWAIS, ROXANNE
METALS Research: EP1 - Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Secretary, California Water Environment Association
BEENE, DANIEL
METALS Research: Toxic Metals in Airborne Particulate Matter Originating from Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites
Postdoctoral Scholar, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
BEGAY, JESSICA
METALS Research: Effects of Vanadium on Pulmonary Function
Research Information Specialist, University of New Mexico
BITSUI, MARSHA
METALS Research: Toxic Metals in Airborne Particulate Matter Originating from Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites
Research Specialist, The Partnership for Native American Cancer Research
BOLT, ALICIA
METALS Research: Mechanisms of Immune Dysregulation Produced by Uranium, Arsenic, and Metal Mixtures
Associate Professor & METALS BP Lung Lead, University of New Mexico
BUSCH, TAYLOR
METALS Research: Immobilization of Uranium, Arsenic, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Water Resources Engineer, Souder, Miller & Associates (engineering consulting firm)
CASUSE, TYBUR
METALS Research: Electrochemical Sensors for Arsenic and Uranium in Natural Waters
Postdoctoral Scholar, University of New Mexico – Transformation Network
DALY, SETH
METALS Research: Uranium and Arsenic Co-Exposure Affects Natural Killer Function
Research Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
DASHNER, ERICA
METALS Research: Modulation of Uranium and Arsenic Immune Dysregulation by Zinc
Research Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
DE PREE, THOMAS
METALS Research: Modulation of Uranium and Arsenic Immune Dysregulation by Zinc
Research Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
DELP, JACQUELYN
METALS Research: Water Vapor Isotopic Measurements from the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Site on Graciosa Island, Azores
Special Education Classroom Teacher, Monte Vista Elementary School
DEVORE, CHERIE
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Research Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering
DUNCAN, TAMMI
METALS Research: Zinc Attenuation of Environmental Metal Toxicity
Assistant Professor of Biology, University of New Mexico
EL HAYEK, ELIANE
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Research Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
GAGNON, KAELIN
METALS Research: Heavy Metal Removal from Aqueous Solutions using Root Associated Fungi Cultured from the Pueblo of Laguna
Associate Consultant, Trinity Consultants
GAO, XIN
METALS Research: Modeling Mixture Exposures
Data Scientist, State Farm, Dallas, Texas
GIRLAMO, CHRISTOPHER
METALS Research: Cove Livestock Study
Geographer / Data Manager, H3 Environmental Services
GONZALEZ ESTRELLA, JORGE
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University, Civil & Environmental Engineering
GRIEGO, TYLEE
METALS Research: Toxic Metals in Airborne Particulate Matter Originating from Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites
Water Resources Specialist, New Mexico Office of the State Engineer
HRIDOY, AL EKRAM
METALS Research: Data Management for METALS Center
Research Technician II, University of New Mexico
HUA, HAN
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Research Scientist, Southern University of Science and Technology
HUANG, YANHONG
METALS Research: Investigating the Associations between Air Pollution and Adverse Birth Outcomes and Cancer
Postdoctoral Scholar, Pennsylvania State University
HUESTIS, JULIANA
METALS Research: Mechanisms of Immune Dysregulation Produced by Uranium, Arsenic, and Metal Mixtures
HUNTER, RUSSELL
METALS Research: Characterization of Initial Physical Contact of Regional Heavy Metal Enriched Particulate Matter with Lung Epithelium
Postdoctoral Scholar, West Virginia University, Physiology, Pharmacy & Toxicology
HURD, MAYCEE
METALS Research: Thermal Oxidative Degradation of Polystyrene Food Packaging during Waste Incineration
PhD Student, Carnegie Mellon University, Civil and Environmental Engineering
JAMES, LATASHA
METALS Research: Community Engagement
Community-Based Research Specialist, University of New Mexico
LAROSA-LOPRESTI, SAVANNAH
METALS Research: Toxic Metals in Airborne Particulate Matter Originating from Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites
7th Grade Science Teacher, Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
LIU, ZHUOMING
METALS Research: Transport and Bioavailability of U and Co-occurring Metals in Particulate Matter from Agricultural Tribal Lands Affected by Mining Legacy
PhD Student, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Geography
MEDINA, SEBASTIAN
METALS Research: Mechanisms of Immune Dysregulation Produced by Uranium, Arsenic, and Metal Mixtures
Suppression of Erythroid Progenitor Cell Development by Environmentally Relevant Levels of Arsenic
Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
MEZA, MARIA
METALS Research: Permeable Reactive Barriers in Contaminated Soils
Research Scientist, Dow Chemical
MILLER, CASEY
METALS Research: Effect of Functional Group Chemistry on the Physiochemical Interactions and Bioavailability of Microplastics and Uranium in the Soil Rhizosphere
Environmental Engineer, CDM Smith (engineering consulting firm)
ONG, JENNIFER
METALS Research: Chronic Environmental Exposure to Metal Mixtures in Tribal Populations and Potential Immune System Effect
Staff, Community Service Program – Santa Fe, New Mexico
RAHMAN, ROMAISHA
METALS Research: Research Translation Core – METALS Superfund Research Program
Editorial Specialist / Research, University of New Mexico
RODRIGUEZ-FREIRE, LUCIA
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
ROROS, ANDREANNA
METALS Research: Toxic Metals in Airborne Particulate Matter Originating from Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites
PhD Student, University of Arizona – Superfund Research Program
SEYED-NOZADI, SARA
METALS Research: Development and Child Psychology
Research Assistant Professor / SRCD Policy Fellow, University of New Mexico / New Mexico Early Childhood and Care Department
SHAIKH, NABIL
METALS Research: Immobilization of U, As, and Co-occurring Metals in Mine Wastes
Staff Scientist, Twelve (chemical manufacturing company)
SPEER, RACHEL
METALS Research: Mutational Signatures of Metal Exposure
Research Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
THOMPSON GONZÁLEZ, NICOLE
METALS Research: Effects of Metals on Cytokines
Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Anthropology
VELASCO RIVERA, CARMEN
METALS Research: Organic Matter and Uranium Interactions
Staff Scientist, Dow Chemicals, Houston, Texas
VOLK, LINDSAY
METALS Research: Modulation of Uranium and Arsenic Immune Dysregulation by Zinc
Postdoctoral Scholar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
YOUNG, TAMARA
METALS Research: Mechanisms Underlying Neuroinflammation from Pulmonary Nanomaterial Inhalation
Research Assistant, University of New Mexico
ZYCHOWSKI, KATHERINE
METALS Research: Neurovascular Consequences of Inhaled Uranium Mine-Site Dust Exposure
Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico
