Meichen Wang’s Research Featured in NIEHS Newsletter "Environmental Factor"
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences Meichen Wang is featured in the June 2025 issue of Environmental Factor, the official publication of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
In "Clay-based sorbents may trap chemicals before they enter bloodstream," the article profiles Wang's NIEHS-funded work to develop an edible clay-based materials to reduce exposure to PFAS and other chemicals during pregnancy and disasters.
“There is a critical need for mitigation, especially during critical windows of exposure, such as pregnancy and lactation,” said Wang. “We also need to protect first responders and people affected by natural disasters, which can churn up complex mixtures of hazardous chemicals that can contaminate food and water supplies.”