Studying the biochemical actions of toxicants, utilizing comparative medicine as a research and diagnostic tool in toxicology, identifying the effects of environmental chemicals on public health, and furthering new information development in clinical and diagnostic veterinary and human toxicology. More than 750 scientific contributions as professional publications, including 3 books and many book chapters. Over 675 papers presented on national and international professional and scientific platforms.
Teaching Coordinates the teaching of toxicology to professional and graduate students.
Instruction in clinical and diagnostic toxicology to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students in the professional curriculum. More than 55 postdoctoral residents and MS or PhD students mentored to successfully complete training programs in toxicology. Service Coordinates the clinical services program of diagnostic testing, patient care and information responses for toxicology assistance. Diagnostic toxicology laboratory service, clinical consultation on patient and forensic toxicology, and providing information services in response to professional and public requests. Study sections of various NIH Institutes and an scientific advisory panels for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Research Council and the World Health Organization International Programme on Chemical Safety.