Edward J. Perkins, PhD
Research Biologist
CEERD-EP-P
edward.j.perkins@usace.army.mil
Education
- B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign IL, 1983, Genetics
- Ph.D., Washington State University, Pullman WA , 1987 , Genetics and Cell Biology
Research Interests
- Environmental toxicology
- Habitat creation and rehabilitation
- Decision analysis & risk assessment
- Invasive species
- Threatened and endangered species
- Molecular diagnostics
- Environmental biotechnology
- Impact of military stressors on individuals and populations
- Identification of toxicants and impacts using gene expression markers
Research Projects
- Understanding interactions of mixtures of nitroaromatics, heterocyclics, and metals in the earthworm (Eisenia Fetida) using toxicogenomics
- Molecular toxicology of RDX nitroso transformation products MNX and TNX in Rats
- Development of genetic markers of biodegradation and bioremediation
- Use of gene expression assays to assess impacts of energetics, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and metals on bioaccumulation and survival of sediment dwelling invertebrates.
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