STUDENT: Eva Browne

Toxicology, MS

Education

BS, Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Advisor

Evan Gallagher

Research

Prior to enrolling in the master's program at UW, I attended the University of Massachusetts where I worked with an environmental toxicologist interested in the role of environmental factors in the etiology of breast cancer. My undergraduate research project focused on the amount of DNA damage found in breast epithelial cells and the corresponding toxicant load in breast milk.

My current research project focuses on the biotransformation of brominated flame retardants, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in Chinook salmon to the lower brominated and more toxic PBDEs. Using hepatic Chinook microsomes, I will explore the hypothesis that Chinook can debrominate high molecular weight PBDEs in vitro. A secondary goal of this project is to determine the possibility of dietary transfer of PBDEs from Chinook to women of child bearing age.

Extracurricular Interests

Running, baking, ultimate frisbee, and hiking