Beverly Cohen Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Environmental Medicine
Assessment of Inhalation Dose from Toxic Aerosols
Research Summary
Our ongoing research focuses on respiratory tract tissue exposure to airborne contaminants. Current studies include the comparative dosimetry of inhaled cigarette smoke in humans and rodents; the use of naturallly inhaled radioactive nuclides to estimate past and current exposure to cigarette smoke; and methods of measuring exposure to nanoparticles.
Related Images
Hollow airway cast of the human tracheo-bronchial tree used for measuring deposition of inhaled particles.
Research Information
Research Interests
The assessment of inhalation dose to respiratory tract tissue resulting from exposure to airborne particles, gases and vapors. Measurement of personal exposures to airborne toxicants. Airborne radioactivity.
Research Keywords
Airborne contaminants, respiratory tract, airway deposition, ultrafine particles
