Steve Sylvester's Research Site
Associate Professor
Departments:
Arts and Sciences
Molecular Biosciences
Phone: (360) 546-9724
Located in Life Sciences (VSCI) 230D
Office Hours: by e-mail appointment
Support Staff: van.cas.gradcoordinators@wsu.edu
Course ID | Title | Meeting Time | Location | Semester | Syllabus |
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MBioS 303 | Introductory Biochemistry | ||||
ESRP 4XX-5XX | Human Health and the Environment | ||||
ESRP 4XX-5XX | Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology | ||||
Sci 220 | DNA Today |
Research
In my laboratory, we view the world at the molecular level with a bent toward reproductive processes. Bromate occurs in reverse osmosis desalinated seawater after disinfection with UV, ozone or chlorine. Bromate causes renal, thyroid and testicular cancer in rats. We are examining changes in gene expression and proteomics in rats treated with sub-carcinogenic doses of bromate in drinking water. We hope to assist regulatory agencies in setting allowable exposures to people who may consume reverse osmosis water over their entire life.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Alexander Brown