Emily Bonner | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Emily Bonner | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms, Oregon State University, United States

👩‍🔬Emily Bonner, MS, is a dedicated Toxicology PhD Candidate at Oregon State University with a keen focus on evaluating chemical exposures, particularly in firefighting contexts. Her research spans the use of innovative passive sampling techniques to assess firefighter and community exposures, alongside developing interventions to enhance personal protective equipment (PPE) effectiveness. With a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and statistics, Emily excels in data analysis and research translation, effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders. Her leadership roles in academic organizations and extensive outreach efforts underscore her commitment to advancing public health and safety.🌟

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📚Academic History

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 2019 – 2024 (anticipated)

  • Ph.D. in Toxicology, Statistics minor
  • Concurrent M.S., Toxicology (2021)
    Thesis: “Evaluating Firefighter and Community Chemical Exposures Using Passive Sampling”
    Advisor: Dr. Kim Anderson

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 2016 – 2019

  • BS, Biochemistry (with distinction), summa cum laude
  • Renee Crown University Honors Program
    Thesis: “An Exploration of Ruthenium Catalyzed Alder ene Reactions”
    Advisor: Dr. Nancy Totah

💼Relevant Skills

Relevant Research Experience

  • NIEHS Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Oregon State University
  • NIEHS P42 Superfund Hazardous Substances Research Trainee, Oregon State University
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University
  • Undergraduate Honors Researcher, Syracuse University

Oregon State University, Food Safety and Environmental Stewardship Lab

  • Doctoral Research
    • Skills: Organization of complex sampling campaigns, communication, data management, analytical chemistry techniques, community-engaged research.
    • Projects: Evaluating firefighter and community chemical exposures, characterizing exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in an industrial community.

Syracuse University, Totah Lab

  • Undergraduate Honors Research
    • Studied regioselectivity of the Ruthenium-catalyzed Alder ene reaction, culminating in an honors thesis.

Additional Lab/Software Skills

  • Cell culture, gel electrophoresis, PCR, protein modeling, etc.

🏆Grants/Awards

  • Multiple awards and grants for research excellence and dedication.

🎓 This academic history demonstrates a strong background in biochemistry and toxicology, complemented by extensive research experience and recognition for outstanding academic achievements.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Silicone passive sampling used to identify novel dermal chemical exposures of firefighters and assess PPE innovations
    • Authors: Bonner, E.M., Horn, G.P., Smith, D.L., Adams, K.T., Anderson, K.A.
    • Journal: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 248
    • Pages: 114095
    • Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: Firefighter exposures to potential endocrine disrupting chemicals measured by military-style silicone dog tags
    • Authors: Poutasse, C.M., Haddock, C.K., Poston, W.S.C., Hoffman, P.D., Anderson, K.A.
    • Journal: Environment International
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 158
    • Pages: 106914
    • Citations: 8

 

  1. Title: The chemistry and toxicology of vaping
    • Authors: Bonner, E., Chang, Y., Christie, E., Wilson, L.B., Tanguay, R.L.
    • Journal: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 225
    • Pages: 107837
    • Citations: 30

 

Meichen Wang |Toxicology

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Meichen Wang : Toxicology

Congratulations,  Dr Meichen Wang, on winning the esteemed Young Scientist Award from Young scientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Professional Profile
Education
  • Ph.D. in Toxicology 08/2016 – 12/2019
    Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Dissertation Title: Development of broad-acting enterosorbents for the mitigation of toxin
    exposures during disasters and emergencies.

 

  • M.S. in Toxicology 08/2014 – 08/2016
    Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    Thesis Title: PXR-mediated resistance to infection by Salmonella and its mechanisms
  • B.S. in Pharmaceutical Engineering 09/2010 – 06/2014
    College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
    Thesis Title: Assessment of DNA methylation and miRNA expression in patients with lung cancer
Patent
  • Phillips, T.D. and Wang, M. Edible enterosorbents used to mitigate acute exposures to ingestible
    environmental toxins following outbreaks, natural disasters and emergencies. A patent application
    (PCT/US2019/047356 + Australia, Canada, Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Korea) has been issued and
    published. An exclusive, worldwide license for commercial purposes of the technology has been granted
    through Texas A&M University.

 

Publications:
  •  Rivenbark, K.J., Wang, M., Lilly, K., Tamamis, P., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Development and
    characterization of chlorophyll-amended montmorillonite clays for the adsorption and detoxification of
    benzene. Water Research. PMID 35777320.
  •  Wang, M., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Inclusion of montmorillonite clays in environmental barrier
    formulations to reduce skin exposure to water-soluble chemicals from polluted water. ACS Applied
    Materials & Interfaces. PMID 35536196.
  • Hearon, S.E., Orr, A.A., Moyer, H., Wang, M., Tamamis, P., Phillips, T.D. (2022). Reduction of
    per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bioavailability from soil and translocation to plants with
    montmorillonite clay-based sorbents. Environmental Research. PMID 34875259.
  • Martin, L.M.A., Sheng, J., Zimba, P.V., Zhu, L., Fadare, O.O., Haley, C., Wang, M., Phillips,
    T.D., Conkle, J., Xu, W. (2022). Testing an iron oxide nanoparticle-based method for magnetic separation
    of nanoplastics and microplastics from water. Nanomaterials (Basel). PMID 35889573.
  • Wang, M., Orr, A.A., Jakubowski, J.M., Bird, K.E., Casey, C.M., Hearon, S.E., Tamamis, T.,
    Phillips, T.D. (2021). Enhanced adsorption of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by edible,
    nutrient-amended montmorillonite clays. Water Research. PMID 33125992.
  • Wang, M., Chen, Z., Rusyn, I., Phillips, T.D. (2021). Testing the efficacy of broad-acting
    sorbents for environmental mixtures using isothermal analysis, mammalian cells, and h. vulgaris. Journal
    of Hazardous Materials. PMID 33162237.
  • Wang, M., Bera, G., Mitra, K., Wade, T.L., Knap, A.H., Phillips, T.D. (2021). Tight sorption of
    arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead by edible activated carbon and acid-processed montmorillonite clay.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research. PMID 33009611.