Today was both very cool and interesting. I had the privilege of observing ongoing mouse inhalation studies being conducted to determine what health impacts there are to mice exposed to traffic air pollution. Mohammad Hossein Sowlat, a senior PhD student in Dr. Constantinos Sioutas’ group, showed me around. From collection of polluted air from the 110 Freeway, to the exposure machines, to the mouse dissection, were fascinating to witness. The studies comprise multiple groups, including engineering, gerontology, and medical, all which must work in collaboration. I look forward to monitoring the studies and seeing the ultimate results and conclusions.
Environmental Science and Its Application to Health 