Mr Marco E. Franco MS

Environmental Toxicologist, 

United States

Citations
87
Languages
English, Spanish

Research Focus

In my line of research, I evaluate the adverse effects of natural and anthropogenic pollutants on exposed organisms by the integration of in vitro and in vivo systems. I am interested in the development and applicability of cell-based models as alternatives to animal testing, while maintaining environmental relevance. I have led and participated in projects aiming to:
– Identify the presence and effects of emerging contaminants (e.g. endocrine disruptors, pharmaceuticals) in surface waters,
– Evaluate alterations to important metabolic processes from exposure to environmental chemicals in humans and wildlife, using cell-based models,
– Describe mechanisms of toxicity of harmful algae, and more recently,
– Investigate mechanisms of adaptation to pollution in wildlife populations with different evolutionary and exposure histories.

Research Groups

  • Lavado Research Group: Environmental and Molecular Toxicology

Projects

  • Metabolism and mechanistic toxicity of environmental pollutants: integrating in vitro and in vivo systems for (eco)toxicological studies

Positions

  • Environmental Toxicologist

Global goals

Target 6.3
Target 6.6
Target 12.4
Target 14.1
Target 14.2
Target 14.A

Professional Organisations

  • Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
  • Society of Toxicology (SOT)
  • American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT)

Countries

  • United States
  • Guatemala

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