Education:

• Duke University, Raleigh, NC, Pathology, Ph.D.

Department: Pediatrics

Director, Center for Health and the Environment

Research Interests:

Respiratory Pharmacology and Toxicology, Histological and morphological toxicology

Research Summary:

Health effects of environmental air pollutants on lung structure and function. The interaction of gases and airborne particles within specific sites and cell populations of the lungs in acute and chronic lung injury. The effects of environmental tobacco smoke on lung growth and development.

Courses/Teaching:

• Cardiovascular/Thoracic Anatomy
• Respiratory Microanatomy
• Inhalation Toxicology
• Environmental/Health Interactions
• Perinatal Development
• Nanoparticles

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