Toxicologists are scientific investigators by nature, helping others decipher and understand the effects of chemicals on human health and the environment. At CTEH, we bring these problem-solving capabilities to the next level. Our experts combine technical knowledge with on-the-ground experience to help partners tackle nearly any toxicological need that may arise. We offer this broad scope of services with the support of a growing team of PhD toxicologists, including recent additions like Joe Lucas, PhD.
Based in our Little Rock office, Dr. Lucas will be part of the Toxicology Emergency Response Program – CTEH’s emergency response team. Among his many responsibilities, he will help oversee sampling, develop and review scientific reports, and offer on-site project support. Most recently, while completing his PhD in toxicology at the University of Rochester, he studied how developmental exposures to specific chemicals, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS/PFOA), may affect long-term human health outcomes.
With the continued rollout of federal regulations, such as the EPA’s actions on PFAS, Dr. Lucas will “put his research experience into practice” to help CTEH partners prepare for and respond to potential chemical incidents. He is excited to join a team consistently recognized for its “unique ability to respond to disasters in real-time.” He looks forward to collaborating with his fellow toxicologists, environmental scientists, and colleagues to “make a real impact” in helping others navigate their complex human health and environmental challenges.
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Joe Lucas, PhD
Toxicologist
Joe Lucas, PhD is a toxicologist for CTEH. A graduate of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, he holds a Master’s and doctorate in Toxicology. Dr. Lucas’s research focused on investigating the impact of developmental perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) exposures and in characterizing aerosol and/or particle size distribution during inhalation exposures to e-cigarettes...
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