Seminar Title:
Pulmonary Lipids, Inflammation, and Ozone Toxicity”
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 3:30 – 4:30 PBB 131
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/lcs22002
Research Interests
- Air pollution and respiratory system toxicology
- Immunology and inflammatory signaling mechanisms
- Sex steroid signaling and sex differences in inflammation
Current Research
The overarching focus of my research is to investigate how inhalation of respiratory contaminants and pollutants causes lung disease. I’m particularly interested in understanding how biological sex modifies these responses. By uncovering these mechanisms, we hope to develop therapeutics that specifically target pathways driving toxicity in males or females and to establish that biological sex be considered in setting regulatory guidelines for inhalation exposures.
For more information, contact: Deirdre McAvoy at deirdre.mcavoy@uconn.edu