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Meet our students.

Students in the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology program partake in a diverse range of research with various faculty members.

Statement from Student Rep: Samuel Bastidas

UCLA's Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Interdepartmental Program provides doctoral training for the next generation of scientists well-versed in cutting edge research into the mechanisms by which exogenous chemicals and physical agents cause disease. Professional development is supported by and esteemed faculty, specialized core facilities, and a rich curriculum that includes training in toxicodynamics, mechanisms of human disease, molecular pharmacology, environmental science, epidemiology and the ethics involved in biomedical research. Students are active contributors to numerous international scientific societies and non-profit organizations, present current research annually at meetings like the Society of Toxicology and American College of Toxicology. An internal seminar series further fosters a collaborative environment between faculty and students by providing a platform to regularly present complex principles and project methodologies to a multidisciplinary audience. Going into its 25th year at UCLA, the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology IDP has grown quickly while continuing to support each students' unique educational and research goals.  

Sam Bastidas; Dr. Jesus Araujo Lab
Ingrid Cely; Dr. Xia Yang Lab
Samiksha Deme; Dr. Patrick Allard's Lab
Dylan Hatai; Dr. Patrick Allard & Dr. Virender Rehan Labs
Teehee Kim; Dr. Alice Soragni Lab
Ravikiran Komirisetty; Dr. David S. Williams Lab; Ravikiran studies the mechanisms of outer segment phagocytosis in retinal pigment epithelial cells. In particular, he is interested in characterizing the structure and activity of phagocytic cups.
Siri Langmo; Dr. Jesus Araujo & Dr. Yifang Zhu Labs
Max Levinson; Dr. Patrick Allard Lab
Allen Louie; Dr. Jesus Araujo Lab
Natalya Pelayo; Dr. Feng Gao's Lab
Darcy Van Deventer; Dr. Beate Ritz and Dr. Julia Heck Labs; T32 Recipient and Epidemiology PhD candidate specializing in environmental, cancer, and reproductive epidemiology. As a Graduate Student Researcher, her work has focused on evaluating associations between industrial pollutant exposures and risk of childhood and breast cancers. Her dissertation investigates how prenatal exposure to pesticides and air pollution contributes to the development of childhood cancers.
Rachel Kim; T32 Recipient; Research interests focus on applying environmental health principles to understand how dental materials and oral pathogens within the oral cavity influence systemic health, with a particular emphasis on brain health.

PostDoctoral Trainees
​Postdoctoral Trainees supported by the NIH training grant in "Molecular Toxicology"

Contact:
Fielding School of Public Health  |  Student Affairs Office

Department of Environmental Health Sciences

Phone

(310) 206-1618

Email

[email protected]

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