Genoa Warner
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science | New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ, UNITED STATES
Examines how endocrine disrupting chemicals impact biological systems
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Biography
As head of NJIT"s Endocrine Disruption & Chemical Biology Lab, Warner uses chemical tools to investigate the toxicity and mechanisms of endocrine disrupting chemicals in biological systems. These chemicals interfere with the production, distribution or action of hormones in the body. They are found in everything from pesticides and pharmaceuticals to personal care and consumer products.
Areas of Expertise (10)
Reproductive Biology
Toxicology
Hormones
Chemical Biology
Endocrine Disruption
Environmental Chemistry
Biological Systems
Hormone Problems
Toxicology - consumer, occupational, environmental
Green Chemistry
Education (3)
Carnegie Mellon University: Ph.D., Chemistry
Carnegie Mellon University: M.S., Chemistry
Yale University: B.S., Chemistry
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Media Appearances (4)
Does the United States Have an Infertility Crisis?
The New York Times online
Researchers and doctors said they are worried about a few health trends unfolding in the United States that can affect fertility.
Your Kids Might Be Playing on Toxic Chemicals
Newsweek online
Artificial turf has become an increasingly popular alternative to grass, but its potentially harmful effects on human health have not been widely studied—even though the rubber often used as infill can release hazardous compounds.
Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Take-out Containers?
Epicurious online
Almost all of the plastics that have been studied and tested show signs of leaching, to varying degrees, some of the chemical additives that go into them.
The Downsides of Disinfecting Wipes
Consumer Reports online
Chemicals in disinfectant wipes have been linked with a number of health problems, including asthma. And experts we spoke with said such risks may be greater for young children.
Research Focus (3)
Bisphenol A and phthalates: how environmental chemicals are reshaping toxicology
Despite longstanding questions over their safety, BPA and phthalates are still used in consumer products around the globe because it has been difficult to develop economical and safe replacements.
Reproductive & developmental toxicity of quaternary ammonium compounds
Quaternary ammonium compounds are found in daily antimicrobial and personal care products such as household disinfectants, mouthwash and haircare products.
Health impacts of artificial turf: Toxicity studies, challenges, and future directions
Chemicals identified in artificial turf, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phthalates, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are known carcinogens, neurotoxicants, mutagens and endocrine disruptors.
