WELCOME TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
The integrated mission of the Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology (EMT) is to educate students in the toxicological sciences, to conduct research on the effects of chemicals and other agents on humans and the environment and to engage the public through extension and outreach. The EMT Department focuses on creating, disseminating, and applying new knowledge to enhance the treatment and prevention of human disease and to ensure the protection of the environment and public health.
Dr. Kim Anderson
Dr. Kim Anderson was recently interviewed for The New York Times article:
“As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To”
NY Times Article
Why I Became a Scientist?
Dr. Jennifer Gervais
Faculty Research Assistant
I got this little book called the "How and Why Wonder Book of Ecology" from the grocery store when I was 7. I was fascinated by photos of Sperry Glacier in Montana, and of a heron chick deformed from DDT (It was 1973). When I was a little older, I practically lived in the woods and fields of rural southern Maine. I became an ecologist to help learn how best to conserve our planet. After decades of research and management work as a professional ecologist, I came to appreciate that information has to be shared in order to be useful. Now I do risk communication at NPIC. And I still have that old book.
Elena Hass
Research Technician
When I was little my oldest brother had a chemistry set and I was fascinated by it. I always begged him to let me do something with it and I loved following the instructions on the experiments and seeing what I could make happen. Then in grade school and middle school, I enjoyed thinking up experiments to do for the science fair. Now I find it so interesting to learn how things work and to solve problems through research. When I’m doing benchwork I still feel like that little kid playing with my brother’s chemistry set.
Bryan Harper
Senior Faculty Research Assistant II
As a child, I always loved playing in the water. Whether a pond, stream, river, lake or ocean did not matter, I loved the water. As I grew up and learned more about the animals that lived in the water, my passion and curiosity only deepened. I developed a passion for preserving these systems which drove me to study biology and ecology. During my studies, I learned about global climate change and other ways humans damage aquatic ecosystems. I also learned about the scientific method and how researchers study these systems, which led me to a career working on safeguarding and understanding risks to aquatic ecosystems.
We are excited to learn that Dr. Virginia Balbi (OSU-PSEP) will showcase our collaboration with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District by presenting 'Evaluation of an Interagency Spanish Pesticide Applicator Pilot Training in Oregon' at the upcoming 2024 OSU Engagement Conference on December 6th.
OSU Engagement Conference
Dr. Virginia Balbi
Are you a farmer, landscaper, facilities manager, or municipal employee who needs to be able to safely and legally use pesticides? We are hosting a class by the Oregon State Pesticide Safety Education Program that makes it easy to learn everything you need to know about Pesticide Laws & Safety practices, including:
- Pesticide formulations
- Pollinator protection
- Calibrating equipment
- Making applications safely
- How to read a label
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Transporting and storing pesticides
Check out the link to sign up!
https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/psep/pre-license-certification
Exploring the Future of Personalized Medicine
with Dr. Andrew Annalora
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Tanguay Laboratory: Pioneering Predictive Toxicology
Collaborative Research Partners
