Environmental Toxicology

光博士研究项目的主要目标是了解i)环境应激源(例如，人为和自然应激源)的分子和生理效应，以及ii)调节鱼类体内平衡过程的基本机制。将采用一种新的、多学科的方法，整合环境毒理学、分子生理学和功能遗传学。这项拟议的研究将促进我们对污染物的毒性作用、动物功能和生理反应机制的理解。这些信息对于改进环境风险评估和监测，以及在评估受污染水域的水生健康时确定敏感的生物标记物至关重要。

The primary goals of Dr. Kwongs research program are to understand i) the molecular and physiological effects of environmental stressors (e.g., anthropogenic and natural stressors), and ii) the fundamental mechanisms regulating homeostatic processes in fish. A novel and multidisciplinary approach will be employed, integrating environmental toxicology, molecular physiology, and functional genetics. The proposed research will advance our understanding of the mechanisms of toxic action, animal function, and physiological responses to contaminants. This information is critical for improving environmental risk assessment and monitoring, and for identifying sensitive biomarkers in the evaluation of aquatic health in contaminated waters.