Kyle Burns was honored with the Best Graduate Platform Presentation Award at the PANWAT annual meeting for his talk: “Assessing the Response of Primary Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Wildfire Smoke in the Presence and Absence of THP‑1 Macrophages”.

Annika Gehl presented a poster at the 2025 Pacific Northwest Association of Toxicologists (PANWAT) meeting titled: “Light Conditions During Zebrafish Development Influence Basal mRNA Expression and Metabolic Profiles” Annika received the Best Graduate Poster award!

On Dec 9, U.S. EPA reps Anne Christopher and Randy Nattis shared insights from managing the newly designated JH Baxter Superfund Site in Eugene, OR, covering toxic waste removal, remediation, and site management. Thanks also to hosts Alison Clark and Mireia Roig-Paul for a great seminar!

Reese Valdez presented their research at both the 2025 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM Conference and the 2025 Pacific Northwest Association of Toxicologists (PANWAT) meeting.

Francesca Germano received a T32 Training Award supporting her continued development as an environmental health scientist.

Francesca Germano received two prestigious recognitions this fall. Francesca was selected for the KC Donnelly Externship Award, which will support advanced training in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) at Texas A&M University with Dr. Weihsueh Chiu.

Alison Clark's poster on personal chemical exposure variability is tied to a manuscript recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Great work, Alison!

Alison Clark's posters at the 2025 International Society of Exposure Science meeting: “Characterizing Variability in Personal Chemical Exposure to Improve Exposomics” & “Associating the Exposure of Individuals with PAH Sources Based on Isotopic Carbon Ratios Collected with Passive Sampling Devices".

Dante Perone was awarded the 2025 Graduate Dean’s Catalyst Fellowship by OSU’s Office of Graduate Education, which recognizes outstanding doctoral students nearing completion of their degrees. This award reflects both his academic excellence and his strong commitment to research.

Oregon's own Sasquatch made an appearance at this year's Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 46th Annual Meeting held in Portland, Oregon, Nov. 16-20. Pictured is recent graduate of the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology: Dr. Miranda Jackson.

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) N. America 46th Annual Meeting was held in Portland, Oregon, Nov. 16-20.  Dr. Stacey Harper of Oregon State University (OSU) was the chair for this year's conference alongside co-chairs Mark Surette of WSP and Denis da Silva of NOAA.

Research led by recently graduated OSU trainee Dr. Christian Rude was featured as an NIEHS Paper of the Month in the August 2025 Environmental Factor: “New Model helps estimate PAHs in zebrafish studies”. www.niehs.nih.gov/news/factor/...

Kaci Buhl, gave a superb plenary address at this year's Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 46th Annual Meeting. Her talk was entitled: Is it Safe? Communicating about Risk.

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community created the 13 Moons environmental health curriculum with Dr. Diana Rohlman and Dr. Jamie Donatuto to reduce harmful chemical exposures and strengthen food and climate resilience. www.swinomish-nsn.gov/health-and-w...

The EMT Community Engagement Initiative hosted a November 18th panel and open discussion on “Experiences and Strategies for Conducting Community-Engaged Research.” Community Engagement Core Leader Dr. Diana Rohlman moderated a conversation with Ja’Marian Malley and Crystal Weston.

Dr. DeWitt joined LAist Public Radio’s AirTalk for a live interview about California’s proposed ban on intentionally added PFAS—particularly in nonstick cookware—and related public health concerns. laist.com/shows/airtal...

Dr. Jamie DeWitt, Co-Investigator of the PAH Health Outcomes project and director of the OSU EHSC, was featured in The New York Times article “California Wants to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pans. These Chefs Say Don’t Do It.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/c...

Briseyda Quintana Paz, an undergraduate student in Dr. Diana Rohlman’s Lab, was awarded an E.R. Jackman Internship Support to continue her research in the Rohlman Lab. Congratulations Briseyda!

Chemical & Engineering News interviewed Dr. Kim Anderson, "Firefighters wear wristbands to track harmful exposures" cen.acs.org/environment/...

The College of Engineering, OSU highlighted the Harper lab's work (November 2025): The hidden hazards of the nano world. engineering.oregonstate.edu/all-stories/...

Siva Kolluri @ Oregon Cancer Action Day – “CANCER IS NO JOKE!” Siva Kolluri, Professor at Environmental and Molecular Toxicology joined volunteers from across the state in Salem for Oregon Cancer Action Day, organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

EMT Halloween 2025

EHSC and SRP joint Seminar Series “Reprograming the Liver to Increase Resistance to Environmental Toxicants”  Speaker: Dr. Curtis Klaassen  🗓 Date: Friday, October 17 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon 📍 Location: ALS 4001

Congratulations to doctoral student Mackenzie Morshead who passed her PhD Defense with the thesis title: “Beyond Parent Compounds: Structural Determinants of PAH Toxicity in Zebrafish”

Research by Dr. Kim Anderson & Dr. Diana Rohlman was highlighted in The New York Times. Their studies on the E. Palestine train derailment and canine cancer use dog-worn silicone tags to track chemical exposure, combining cutting-edge science with community outreach. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/s...

Congratulations to Miranda Jackson for Passing her PhD Defense! Thesis Title: “Tired” Waters: Unraveling the Toxicity of Tire-Derived Pollution in Freshwater Species

Dr. Siva Kolluri and Dr. Julia Cui from EMT attended the Diet and Optimal Health Conference 2025, and Dr. Kolluri hosted a session on artificial intelligence. In addition, they interacted with colleagues from other academic units in CAS to explore new collaborations.

PANWAT 2025. Congratulations to Kyle Burns & Dante Perone: Best Graduate Student Platform Presentation Awards. Spencer Stinson, Annika Gehl, & Nalu Martin: Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation Awards. Rubi Juarez Murguia: Best Undergraduate Student Poster Presentation Award. Congratulations!

Please welcome EMT's new Department Head, Dr. Julia Cui! A leader in toxicogenomics and microbiome research, her work focuses on how environmental exposures and microbiome modulation impact gene regulation related to drug metabolism, obesity, and developmental toxicology.

Christian Rude, recent Toxicology PhD Graduate, was named as having a NIEHS Paper of the Month: “New model helps estimate PAHs in zebrafish studies”; factor.niehs.nih.gov/2025/8/paper...

NEW EMT POSITION AVAILABLE: Biological Sciences Research Technician 2 (Internal Employment Opportunity): This is a limited duration opportunity expected to last one year. Posting can be found here: jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/171.... Deadline to apply: 08/14/25.

Find EMT on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/environmental-molecular-toxicology/

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Dr. Jennifer Gervais was promoted to Senior Faculty Research Assistant I!

Anita Holman was promoted to Senior Faculty Research Assistant I!

Dr. Julia Honneffer was promoted to Senior Faculty Research Assistant I!

Kei Lin Chang was promoted to Senior Faculty Research Assistant I!

Jamie Pennington was promoted to Senior Faculty Research Assistant II!

Kaley Adams was promoted to Senior Faculty Research Assistant I!

2025 Fang Toxicology Summer Internship Recipients: Briseyda Quintana Paz, Ekansh Gupta, Rubi Juarez Murguia

The OSU Office of Graduate Education has chosen Kelso Arthur for the 2025-2026 Thurgood Marshall Graduate Fellowship!