Environmental Toxicology

邝博士的主要研究目标是了解i)环境压力源（例如人为和自然压力源）的分子和生理影响，以及ii)调节鱼类体内平衡过程的基本机制。一个新的和多学科的方法将被采用，整合环境毒理学，分子生理学和功能遗传学。所提出的研究将促进我们对毒性作用机制、动物功能和对污染物的生理反应的理解。这些信息对于改善环境风险评估和监测，以及在评价受污染水域的水生健康时识别敏感生物标志物至关重要。

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.