Environmental Exposure and Biomarker Lab

College of Public Health and Human Sciences

The Environmental Exposure and Biomarker Lab measures metal concentrations in environmental and biological samples in order to determine personal exposure to contaminants. We also examine molecular biomarkers that may be generated by exposure to environmental contaminants.

We collaborate closely with other laboratories and programs at Oregon State University and elsewhere:

July 22, 2022

NIH 2022 Grantee Highlight

Conducting Community Participatory Research Across Continents. Molly Kile, Sc.D., resolutely uncovers threats to populations most vulnerable from environmental exposures, including children and families living in areas with limited resources.
February 3, 2022

New research center created to protect kids from environmental health risks

The federal government recently awarded nearly $5 million to Oregon State University to launch a new center that will turn environmental health research into practical applications to protect children from lead, arsenic and other toxins in the environment.
January 26, 2022

Nearly $5M grant to establish children’s environmental health research center at Oregon State

The purpose of this grant is to reduce children’s exposure to harmful environmental factors and improve their health and well-being.
September 29, 2020

OSU receives $1.2M grant for program to encourage private well-water testing in Oregon

A team of Oregon State University public health researchers have received a grant to develop and test a well water safety program for private well owners in Jackson County, Oregon.
July 1, 2019

Arsenic may interfere with pregnancy and children’s health

Molly Kile studies pregnant women and their children in Bangladesh to learn about noncancer effects of arsenic exposure.
March 18, 2019

Linking pollution and infectious disease

Chemicals and pathogens interact to weaken the immune system, reduce vaccine efficacy, and increase pathogen virulence.