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Adrienne Katner, D.Env., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences 2020 Gravier Street, 3rd Floor |
Degrees | Doctor of Environmental Science and Engineering- 2011 University of California at Los Angeles
Master of Science in Soil, Water and Environmental Science- 1998 University of Arizona
Bachelor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology- 1994 University of California at Santa Cruz
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Research Interests | Childhood lead poisoning Water quality Environmental policy Exposure and risk assessment Occupational health Environmental health surveillance |
Teaching Activities | Principles of Occupational Health Environmental Policy and Public Health |
Committees & Administrative Responsibilities | Faculty Senate, LA State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), 2014-2017 Curriculum Committee, LSUHSC School of Public Health (LSUHSC-SPH), 2015-2017 Grievance Committee (LSUHSC-SPH), 2014-2016 Conflict of Interest Committee (LSUHSC), 2015-2016
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Selected Publications | Book Chapters
Refereed Journal Articles and Reports
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Additional Info | My current research involves an investigation of the occurrence of lead in New Orleans' tap water. Low level lead exposures are associated with neurological effects in children and reproductive effects in women. New Orleans, LA typically has the highest rates of poisoned children in LA, with the highest rates of lead poisoning among African-Americans. While drinking water is considered a minor source of exposure, this pathway may contribute more to exposure in areas with aging water distribution pipes than currently believed. The outcome of this research is anticipated to impact current outreach messages, monitoring protocols and prevention policies.
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