Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Toxicology
Companies can greatly benefit from working with experts in the field of Toxicology. These researchers can provide valuable insights and guidance in various areas such as research and development, product safety assessment, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and toxicological consulting. By collaborating with Toxicology experts, companies can enhance their understanding of potential hazards, improve product safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and make informed decisions based on scientific evidence. Whether it's pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, or consumer products, partnering with Toxicology researchers can help companies mitigate risks, optimize product performance, and protect public health.
Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Toxicology include Dushani L. Palliyaguru, Ph.D., Denver Ncube, Ph.D., Aimee Eggler, Sarah Arpin, Ph.D., Baris Yoruk, Carissa Clark, Dr. Erin Westgate, Ph.D., Balamurugan Tangiisuran, Dr. Osamudiamhen Elvis Ebikade, Giuliana Noratto, and Gina Mireault.
Dushani L. Palliyaguru, Ph.D.
Toxicologist | Aging, Nutrition and Metabolism Research Scientist | Systems Biologist
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Environmental and Occupational Health (Toxicology) / May, 2016
Clark University
B.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mathematics / May, 2009
Experience
National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Translational Gerontology Branch
IRTA Postdoctoral Fellow, K99/R00 Grant Recipient / September, 2018 — Present
-Leading, managing and coordinating large population longitudinal studies within US Federal Government and Industry partnerships - Successfully writing, submitting, and managing grants and manuscripts to ensure continuity of research initiatives -Hiring, mentoring, and supervising research fellows and technicians -Applying epidemiological, machine learning and data science methods to multi-omics data to characterize biomarkers of aging and aging-related diseases -Testing nutritional and pharmacological compounds for lifespan extension, and prevention of chronic diseases (eg. Alzheimer’s)
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
Postdoctoral Fellow / May, 2016 — September, 2018
Identified a novel urinary biomarker of cruciferous vegetable intake in cancer prevention clinical trials using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry -Led and managed project that showed broccoli-derived sulforaphane prevented breast cancer through altering gene expression and lipidomics profiles
Healthcare Ready
Health Policy Fellow / January, 2017 — January, 2018
-Synthesized data, mined literature and wrote Toolkits/ Issue Brief on “Pharmacy and Emergency Preparedness: A Landscape Analysis”
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20 total publications
Global geographical overlap of aflatoxin and hepatitis C: controlling risk factors for liver cancer worldwide
Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A / Mar 01, 2013
Palliyaguru, D. L., & Wu, F. (2013). Global geographical overlap of aflatoxin and hepatitis C: controlling risk factors for liver cancer worldwide. Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A, 30(3), 534–540. https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2012.751630
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Denver Ncube, Ph.D.
Computational biologist/bioinformatician with a passion for extracting meaningful insight from complex biological data.
Education
University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Veterinary Science
Master of Science in Anatomy , Department of Veterinary Science / July, 2012
University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
BSc Honours(Intercalated) in Human Anatomy, Anatomy / February, 2009
University of Oregon
Ph.D., Biology / August, 2021
Experience
University of Oregon
Neuroscientist / June, 2021 — Present
University of Oregon
Graduate Student / August, 2016 — June, 2021
Flagship Biosciences
Computational Biologist / March, 2023 — Present
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6 total publications
Comparative Hepatotoxicity of Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Terbinafine, and Griseofulvin in Rats
Journal of Toxicology / Jan 01, 2017
Khoza, S., Moyo, I., & Ncube, D. (2017). Comparative Hepatotoxicity of Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Terbinafine, and Griseofulvin in Rats. Journal of Toxicology, 2017, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6746989
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Aimee Eggler
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Villanova University
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
BS, Chemistry / May, 1996
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Ph.D., Biochemistry / May, 2002
Experience
Villanova University
Associate Professor of Chemistry / 2019 — Present
Villanova University
Assistant Professor / 2012 — 2019
Purdue University
Research Assistant Professor / 2010 — 2012
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25 total publications
Comparison of human Nrf2 antibodies: A tale of two proteins
Toxicology Letters / Oct 01, 2015
Kemmerer, Z. A., Ader, N. R., Mulroy, S. S., & Eggler, A. L. (2015). Comparison of human Nrf2 antibodies: A tale of two proteins. Toxicology Letters, 238(2), 83–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2015.07.004
Modification of Keap1 Cysteine Residues by Sulforaphane
Chemical Research in Toxicology / Mar 10, 2011
Hu, C., Eggler, A. L., Mesecar, A. D., & van Breemen, R. B. (2011). Modification of Keap1 Cysteine Residues by Sulforaphane. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 24(4), 515–521. https://doi.org/10.1021/tx100389r
Prospective Type 1 and Type 2 Disulfides of Keap1 Protein
Chemical Research in Toxicology / Aug 26, 2008
Holland, R., Hawkins, A. E., Eggler, A. L., Mesecar, A. D., Fabris, D., & Fishbein, J. C. (2008). Prospective Type 1 and Type 2 Disulfides of Keap1 Protein. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 21(10), 2051–2060. https://doi.org/10.1021/tx800226m
Identification of the Highly Reactive Cysteine 151 in the Chemopreventive Agent-Sensor Keap1 Protein is Method-Dependent
Chemical Research in Toxicology / Feb 01, 2008
Eggler, A. L., Luo, Y., van Breemen, R. B., & Mesecar, A. D. (2008). Identification of the Highly Reactive Cysteine 151 in the Chemopreventive Agent-Sensor Keap1 Protein is Method-Dependent. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 21(2), 556–556. https://doi.org/10.1021/tx800015c
Identification of the Highly Reactive Cysteine 151 in the Chemopreventive Agent-Sensor Keap1 Protein is Method-Dependent
Chemical Research in Toxicology / Oct 13, 2007
Eggler, A. L., Luo, Y., van Breemen, R. B., & Mesecar, A. D. (2007). Identification of the Highly Reactive Cysteine 151 in the Chemopreventive Agent-Sensor Keap1 Protein is Method-Dependent. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 20(12), 1878–1884. https://doi.org/10.1021/tx700217c
Xanthohumol Isolated from Humulus lupulus Inhibits Menadione-Induced DNA Damage through Induction of Quinone Reductase
Chemical Research in Toxicology / Jul 12, 2005
Dietz, B. M., Kang, Y.-H., Liu, G., Eggler, A. L., Yao, P., Chadwick, L. R., Pauli, G. F., Farnsworth, N. R., Mesecar, A. D., van Breemen, R. B., & Bolton, J. L. (2005). Xanthohumol Isolated from Humulus lupulus Inhibits Menadione-Induced DNA Damage through Induction of Quinone Reductase. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 18(8), 1296–1305. https://doi.org/10.1021/tx050058x
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Sarah Arpin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology, Gonzaga University
Education
Gonzaga University
B.A., Psychology, Philosophy / May, 2010
Portland State University
Ph.D., Applied Social Psychology, Quantitative Psychology / May, 2015
Experience
Gonzaga University
Assistant Professor / August, 2015 — September, 2020
Gonzaga University
Associate Professor / September, 2020 — Present
Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences
Methodological and data analytic consultant / June, 2019 — Present
Consultant on research grant exploring effectiveness of the Behavioral Health and Resilience Training for Military Leaders. Investigators, Dr. Leslie Hammer and Dr. Cynthia Mohr
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18 total publications
Drinking to Cope in the COVID-19 Era: An Investigation Among College Students
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs / Mar 01, 2021
Mohr, C. D., Umemoto, S. K., Rounds, T. W., Bouleh, P., & Arpin, S. N. (2021). Drinking to Cope in the COVID-19 Era: An Investigation Among College Students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 82(2), 178–187. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2021.82.178
Abstracts-Symposia
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research / May 30, 2014
Abstracts-Symposia. (2014). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 38, 293A-359A. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12452
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Baris Yoruk
Professor of Economics at State University of New York with publications in program impact evaluation, health economics and policy, survey analysis and mythology, and calculation of economic damages for real life forensic economics applications
Education
Boston College
Ph.D., Economics / August, 2008
Experience
State University of New York
Professor of Economics / August, 2008 — Present
Advanced Analytical Consulting Group
Affiliate / 2021 — Present
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
Research Fellow / 2021 — Present
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40 total publications
Did Legalization of Sunday Alcohol Sales Increase Crime in the United States? Evidence From Seven States
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs / Nov 01, 2018
Yörük, B. K., & Lee, J. (2018). Did Legalization of Sunday Alcohol Sales Increase Crime in the United States? Evidence From Seven States. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 79(6), 816–825. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2018.79.816
Keg Registration Laws, Alcohol Consumption, and Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities Among Adolescents
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs / Jan 01, 2021
Yörük, B. K., & Xu, L. (2021). Keg Registration Laws, Alcohol Consumption, and Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities Among Adolescents. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 82(1), 66–75. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2021.82.66
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Carissa Clark
Associate Professor at Saint Louis University
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., Social Welfare / July, 2012
Experience
Saint Louis University
Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine / February, 2015 — Present
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69 total publications
Drug use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder over 25 adult years: Role of psychopathology in relational networks
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Nov 01, 2013
Balan, S., Widner, G., Shroff, M., van den Berk-Clark, C., Scherrer, J., & Price, R. K. (2013). Drug use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder over 25 adult years: Role of psychopathology in relational networks. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 133(1), 228–234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.04.030
PTSD improvement and substance use disorder treatment utilization in veterans: Evidence from medical record data
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jan 01, 2021
Salas, J., Norman, S. B., Tuerk, P. W., den Berk-Clark, C. van, Cohen, B. E., Schneider, F. D., Chard, K. M., Lustman, P. J., Schnurr, P. P., Friedman, M. J., Grucza, R., & Scherrer, J. F. (2021). PTSD improvement and substance use disorder treatment utilization in veterans: Evidence from medical record data. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 218, 108365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108365
Predisposing genetic differences contribute to vulnerability to escalate cocaine intake in rats
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jan 01, 2015
Valenza, M., Picetti, R., Yuferov, V., & Kreek, M. J. (2015). Predisposing genetic differences contribute to vulnerability to escalate cocaine intake in rats. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 146, e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.705
Is voluntary household smoking ban differentially effective for men's and women's smokeless tobacco use and addiction? Findings from the global adult tobacco survey in India
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jan 01, 2015
Balan, S., Pandey, S., van den Berk-Clark, C., & Price, R. K. (2015). Is voluntary household smoking ban differentially effective for men’s and women’s smokeless tobacco use and addiction? Findings from the global adult tobacco survey in India. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 146, e214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.050
Nonmedical use of oxycodone and other opiate analgesics in the US, 2004–2011: Are military veterans at increased risk?
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jan 01, 2015
Price, R. K., Shroff, M., van den Berk-Clark, C., Widner, G., Balan, S., & Nelson, E. (2015). Nonmedical use of oxycodone and other opiate analgesics in the US, 2004–2011: Are military veterans at increased risk? Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 146, e153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.333
Role of substance abuse in physical and mental health trajectories throughout the deployment cycle: A national guard study
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jan 01, 2015
van den Berk Clark, C., Balan, S., Scherrer, J., Widner, G., Shroff, M., & Price, R. K. (2015). Role of substance abuse in physical and mental health trajectories throughout the deployment cycle: A national guard study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 146, e9–e10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.707
Differential risk of racial admixture for substance abuse: A longitudinal analysis
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jul 01, 2014
Price, R. K., Balan, S., van den Berk-Clark, C., & Shroff, M. V. (2014). Differential risk of racial admixture for substance abuse: A longitudinal analysis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 140, e181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.507
The marginal effects of hazardous alcohol use on the probability of behavioral healthcare utilization among National Guard members
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jul 01, 2014
van den Berk Clark, C., Balan, S., Scherrer, J., Widner, G., Shroff, M., & Price, R. K. (2014). The marginal effects of hazardous alcohol use on the probability of behavioral healthcare utilization among National Guard members. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 140, e232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.642
Whose post-traumatic stress affects drinking levels? Couple-dyad modeling of national guard service members and their partners
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / Jul 01, 2014
Balan, S., van den Berk-Clark, C., Shroff, M., Widner, G., Scherrer, J., & Price, R. K. (2014). Whose post-traumatic stress affects drinking levels? Couple-dyad modeling of national guard service members and their partners. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 140, e10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.048
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Dr. Erin Westgate, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Social Psychology, researching boredom, interest, and thinking (and why we're so bad at it)
Education
University of Virginia
Ph.D., Psychology
Reed College
B.A., Psychology / May, 2010
Experience
University of Florida
Assistant Professor / 2019 — Present
The Ohio State University
Postdoctoral Researcher / 2018 — 2019
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53 total publications
Alcohol Does Not Increase Slow Wave Sleep
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research / Feb 10, 2012
Pressman, M. R. (2012). Alcohol Does Not Increase Slow Wave Sleep. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 36(8), 1474–1474. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1530-0277.2012.01746.x
“I Will Take a Shot for Every ‘Like’ I Get on This Status”: Posting Alcohol-Related Facebook Content Is Linked to Drinking Outcomes
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs / May 01, 2014
Westgate, E. C., Neighbors, C., Heppner, H., Jahn, S., & Lindgren, K. P. (2014). “I Will Take a Shot for Every ‘Like’ I Get on This Status”: Posting Alcohol-Related Facebook Content Is Linked to Drinking Outcomes. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 75(3), 390–398. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2014.75.390
Self-Control and Implicit Drinking Identity as Predictors of Alcohol Consumption, Problems, and Cravings
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs / Mar 01, 2014
Lindgren, K. P., Neighbors, C., Westgate, E., & Salemink, E. (2014). Self-Control and Implicit Drinking Identity as Predictors of Alcohol Consumption, Problems, and Cravings. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 75(2), 290–298. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2014.75.290
Implicit drinking identity: Drinker+me associations predict college student drinking consistently
Addictive Behaviors / May 01, 2013
Lindgren, K. P., Foster, D. W., Westgate, E. C., & Neighbors, C. (2013). Implicit drinking identity: Drinker+me associations predict college student drinking consistently. Addictive Behaviors, 38(5), 2163–2166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.01.026
Pick your poison: Stimuli selection in alcohol-related implicit measures
Addictive Behaviors / Aug 01, 2012
Lindgren, K. P., Westgate, E. C., Kilmer, J. R., Kaysen, D., & Teachman, B. A. (2012). Pick your poison: Stimuli selection in alcohol-related implicit measures. Addictive Behaviors, 37(8), 990–993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.03.024
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Balamurugan Tangiisuran
Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy at Universiti Sains Malaysia
Education
Ph.D, Medication safety in Geriatrics / March, 2010
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78 total publications
Evaluation of potentially inappropriate medications among older residents of Malaysian nursing homes
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy / May 24, 2012
Chen, L. L., Tangiisuran, B., Shafie, A. A., & Hassali, M. A. A. (2012). Evaluation of potentially inappropriate medications among older residents of Malaysian nursing homes. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 34(4), 596–603. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-012-9651-1
Knowledge and practices of community pharmacists towards non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics in Northern Nigeria
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy / Apr 01, 2020
Abubakar, U., & Tangiisuran, B. (2020). Knowledge and practices of community pharmacists towards non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics in Northern Nigeria. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 42(2), 756–764. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-020-01019-y
Physicians’ perceived barriers and enablers for deprescribing among older patients at public primary care clinics: a qualitative study
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy / Oct 12, 2021
Tangiisuran, B., Rajendran, V., Sha’aban, A., Daud, N. A. A., & Nawi, S. N. M. (2021). Physicians’ perceived barriers and enablers for deprescribing among older patients at public primary care clinics: a qualitative study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 44(1), 201–213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-021-01336-w
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Dr. Osamudiamhen Elvis Ebikade
Chemical Engineering PhD (Biomass Valorization to Low Carbon Products) from the University of Delaware
Education
University of Delaware
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering/PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Experience
University of Delaware
PhD Candidate / August, 2017 — June, 2021
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12 total publications
The impact of differential lignin S/G ratios on mutagenicity and chicken embryonic toxicity
Journal of Applied Toxicology / Aug 27, 2021
Zhang, X., Levia, D. F., Ebikade, E. O., Chang, J., Vlachos, D. G., & Wu, C. (2021). The impact of differential lignin S/G ratios on mutagenicity and chicken embryonic toxicity. Journal of Applied Toxicology, 42(3), 423–435. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.4229
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Gina Mireault
Developmental Psychologist, Researcher, Professor, Industry Consultant at Vermont State University
Education
University of Vermont
Ph.D., Psychological Sciences / July, 1992
Experience
Vermont State University
Professor of Psychology / August, 1992 — Present
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32 total publications
Smoking history, instructions and the effects of nicotine: Two pilot studies
Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior / Sep 01, 1989
Hughes, J. R., Strickler, G., King, D., Higgins, S. T., Fenwick, J. W., Gulliver, S. B., & Mireault, G. (1989). Smoking history, instructions and the effects of nicotine: Two pilot studies. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 34(1), 149–155. https://doi.org/10.1016/0091-3057(89)90366-3
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Example Toxicology projects
How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Toxicology?
Pharmaceutical Drug Development
A pharmaceutical company can collaborate with a Toxicology expert to assess the safety and efficacy of new drug candidates. The researcher can conduct preclinical studies to evaluate the potential toxic effects of the drug, identify any adverse reactions, and provide recommendations for dose optimization and risk mitigation.
Chemical Risk Assessment
Companies involved in chemical manufacturing or distribution can benefit from working with a Toxicology researcher to assess the potential risks associated with their products. The expert can evaluate the toxicity profile of the chemicals, identify potential exposure routes, and recommend appropriate safety measures to protect workers and the environment.
Cosmetic Product Safety Evaluation
Cosmetic companies can collaborate with Toxicology experts to ensure the safety of their products. The researcher can assess the toxicological profile of cosmetic ingredients, evaluate potential skin sensitization or irritation, and provide guidance on formulation optimization to minimize potential risks to consumers.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Companies involved in industrial activities or infrastructure development can work with Toxicology researchers to assess the potential environmental impact of their projects. The expert can evaluate the toxicity of pollutants, assess their potential effects on ecosystems, and recommend mitigation strategies to minimize environmental harm.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Companies operating in regulated industries can collaborate with Toxicology experts to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The researcher can provide toxicological data and risk assessments required for regulatory submissions, assist in interpreting and implementing regulatory guidelines, and help companies navigate complex compliance requirements.