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Martin Philbert, Ph.D.
Professor of Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: (734) 763-4523 E-mail: philbert@umich.edu
Faculty Profile
Video: http://ummedia04.rs.itd.umich.edu/~nis/Philbert.mov

Became dean of UM SPH on Jan. 1, 2011, having previously served as senior associate dean for research at the school since 2004. Teaches toxicological pathology, conducts neuropathological and nanotechnology-based research.
Engaged in the development of optical nanosensors for intracellular applications in in vitro toxicology and dynamic nanoplatforms for the early detection and treatment of brain cancers. His research group is among the first to perform toxicology tests on polymeric nanoparticles for a variety of applications.
Co-developed synthetic nanoprobes--called PEBBLEs, for Probes Encapsulated By Biologically Localized Embedding--small enough to fit inside a cell without interrupting its normal functions. Currently at UM, PEBBLEs are used to measure the activity of metal ions (important players in many neurological diseases and conditions) as the cell works.

Other topics for Martin Philbert

Nanotechnology
Neurotoxicology
Risk assessment
Social justice
Toxicology

Topic: Risk assessment

Nil Basu, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: (734) 764-9490 E-mail: niladri@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Environmental toxicologist, interested in the risk assessment of aquatic pollutants (focus on mercury), development of neurochemical biomarkers and environmental neurotoxicology, and the use of fish and wildlife as sentinels of human and environmental health hazards. MORE

Stuart Batterman, Ph.D., M.S.
Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: (734) 763-2417 E-mail: stuartb@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Research and teaching interests address environmental impact assessment, human exposure and health risk assessment, and environmental management. MORE

David Garabrant, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: (734) 936-0753 E-mail: dhg@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Current research concerns occupational and environmental epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, neuroepidemiology and neurotoxic agents, colon cancer, pancreas cancer, environmental exposure to dioxins. MORE

Andrew Maynard, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Chair in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: 734-647-6856 E-mail: maynarda@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Studies the potential health and environmental impacts of emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, and serves as Director of the University of Michigan Risk Science Center. MORE

John Meeker, Sc.D., M.S., B.S.
Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: (734) 764-7184 E-mail: meekerj@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Focuses on defining sources, magnitudes, and consequences of human exposure to environmental and occupational contaminants, as well as identifying and evaluating strategies to control harmful exposures. MORE

Rick Neitzel, Ph.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: 734-763-2870 E-mail: rneitzel@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Research focuses on use of new methodologies and technologies in exposure science and risk assessment. MORE

Martin Philbert, Ph.D.
Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
Phone: (734) 763-4523 E-mail: philbert@umich.edu
Faculty Profile

Became dean of UM SPH on Jan. 1, 2011, having previously served as senior associate dean for research at the school since 2004. Teaches toxicological pathology, conducts neuropathological and nanotechnology-based research. MORE