Research

We combine multidisciplinary expertise in ocean and climate science, toxicology, epidemiology, modeling, and community engagement to understand, predict, and reduce risks to human health from cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms in coastal waters.

Coastal Oceanography

Characterizing cyanobacteria and toxin presence along the Pamlico River Estuary and Sound: water, oysters and blue crab.

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Toxicology and Epidemiology

Investigating impacts of microcystin on liver health: microcystin congeners, mammalian models and liver disease in NC.

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Modeling and Climate Change

Assessing environmental drivers of current and future risk in NC waters: algal bloom dynamics and toxin distribution.

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