Environmental Toxicology Research Program
Graduate Students
Frank Booc
Graduate Student
I currently do research on Benzo(a)pyrene and its reproductive effects on the Fundulus heteroclitus fish species. We want to see how the contaminant messes with CYP19 and affects the hypothalamus pituitary gonadal axis. My major advisor is Dr. Kristine Willett and the expected date of completion is 2014 with a degree in environmental toxicology.
Cole Easson
Graduate Student
I am a 3rd year PhD student. My research is on the multi-level effects of nutrients on algae and sponge interactions on coral reefs. My research advisor is Dr. Deborah Gochfeld.
Kimberly Foster
Graduate Student
I am studying for my Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Toxicology. I am currently doing laboratory rotations with in the department, and will determine my research topic at a later date. I do not yet have a research advisor.
Adam Hawkins
Graduate Student
I am doing research on the toxicity of nano-silver particles in medaka in pursuit of a masters degree. My research advisor is Dr. Willett.
