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The Wise Laboratory of Environmental and Genetic Toxicology

We study how metals and nanoparticles damage DNA and cause cancer. Pictured on the left is a normal cell and on the right is a chromium-treated cell looking disorganized with four centrosomes.
Centrosome
We study how pollutants affect marine animals and amphibians. Pictured is a Wise Lab student about to collect samples from sperm whales in the Gulf of Mexico.
Student on The Whale Boom
We study the effects of higher altitudes. Picture here is the Wise Lab student scientific balloon during launch.
Photo Courtesy of James Wise
We study space toxicology. Pictured here are Wise Lab students flying experiments with NASA in zero gravity.
Photo Courtesy of NASA/JSC

The Laboratory uses novel cell culture models and state-of-the-art molecular and toxicological techniques to investigate the effects of metals and particulates on humans and marine animals.

News & Events

Posted March 28, 2012
April 20th is the 2nd anniversary of BP's Deepwater Horizon Oil Crisis. To commemmorate the event, we will show a short clips of the Environmental Health & Toxicology Club's activities, and the IMAX movie "Whales: An Unforgettable Journey".
Posted March 28, 2012
Dr. Wise and Dr. Xie and two graduate students will attend the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting on March 31 to April 4, 2012 in Chicago, IL. Presenting research from the Wise Laboratory.
Posted March 13, 2012
We are currently accepting applications for the 2012 Gulf of Mexico Voyage on a rolling basis until all the legs of the voyage are filled. We anticipate this year’s voyage starting on May 22, 2012.

Current Gulf of Mexico Voyage

The Odyssey

Please visit our Gulf of Mexico Study site to find information about our upcoming Gulf of Mexico Voyage this summer. This study continues to study the effect of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster on the Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem.

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