Daniel Brown, Phd Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

As a Senior Ecotoxicologist, I support toxicological data review and quality assurance for agencies such as NIEHS and the EPA, including the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. My responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating data on pesticides and other environmental chemicals to ensure compliance with federal regulations. I conduct statistical analyses, prepare detailed reports on EPA and OECD Test Guideline studies, and contribute to risk assessments focused on non-target species. I also perform data audits, validate study results, and train audit teams, ensuring adherence to GLP standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally, I have received emergency response HAZWOPER training, enhancing my readiness for field response scenarios.

1. Serve on BOD2. Serve on Annual Meeting Committee3. Senior Director serves as Secretary of Annual Meeting Committeea. Coordinates with Chair of Annual Meeting Committee to send letters of solicitation for funding of the next annual meeting to corporations, foundations, and Sigma Xi chapters in Juneb. Give records to Secretary at Annual Meeting4. Middle Director serves on Strategic Planning Committee5. Junior Director drafts resolution thanking the host of the Annual Meeting and presents resolution at business meeting

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Duke Occupational and Environmental Medicine Toxicology Program: Duke Toxicology Program performs toxicology risk assessments and provides safety reviews of art materials for consumers in the US, Canada, and the EU.• Managed and provided primary toxicologist evaluations for products submitted by 19 arts and crafts companies.• Operated the database management system to input testing data and perform product assessments.• Reviewed products for compliance: CPSC, LHAMA, HPA, TSCA, EN71• Evaluated products for compliance in the United States, Canada, and the European Union.• Performed Risk Assessments using database analytics, safety data sheets (SDSs), technical data sheets (TDSs), ECHA, Pubchem, and chemical read across.• Led team training on non-animal methods (NAMs) for eye hazard identification.• Attended the annual ACMI conference in November and presented at the Spring ACMI conference.• Increased billable hours each month (consistently billing >$20,000 per month).• Collaborated effectively with all members of the Duke Toxicology Program.• Supported other toxicologists through assistance managing their evaluations of arts and crafts materials.• Maintained and supported client relationships throughout product assessment.

Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States

• Instructed full courses and labs in General Biology, Cellular Biology, and Developmental Biology.• Advised 15 Biology students in course selection for major requirements.• Managed aquatic facility in Apodaca Science Building.• Examined cardiac development using zebrafish as a model.• Explored drug-drug and drug-environment toxicity.• Maintained zebrafish colony and developed animal husbandry best practices.• Supervised 6 students through honors contracts and semester projects.• Mentored 3 undergraduates through summer and semester long research in aquatic toxicology.• Conceptualized toxicology research projects.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Instructed full courses in Environmental Science, Evolutionary Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Classical Genetics, and Climate Change Biology.• Developed new laboratory activities and protocols.• Maintained stock solutions for laboratory activities and oversaw disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals.• Organized meetings and duties for all Biology Teaching Assistants.• Mentored 10 Biology Teaching Assistants.• Advised 8 students in course selection and navigating academic concerns.• Served on the Academic Honesty, Curriculum Review, and Scholarship Nomination committees.• Served as a Visiting Scholar at the Kamnoetvidya Science Academy in Rayong, Thailand.• Led an instructional workshop for 30 teachers on “Improving High-Order Thinking and Knowledge Retention in STEM.” • Advised Envirothon and Biology Club.• Maintained fish populations for research and laboratory activities.• Assistant Coached NCSSM Men’s Basketball Team• Coached the NCSSM Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Teams.• Reviewed candidates for faculty positions.• Attended and participated in professional development trainings.• Composed college and scholarship letters of recommendation.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Liu Lab combines genetics, molecular and cell biology to study cardiac development and function, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that link mechanical forces and genetic factors to cardiac morphogenesis. Our studies using zebrafish as a model system serve as the basic foundation to address the key questions in cardiac development and function, and could provide novel therapeutic interventions for cardiac diseases. http://liulab.web.unc.edu/The goal of SPIRE is to address the growing crisis in science education by investing in tomorrow's science scholars and educators and providing them with a holistic approach to postgraduate professional development. SPIRE strives to blend an outstanding research environment with broad professional development activities and hands-on classroom experiences for those scientists who want to combine research with undergraduate and graduate education. http://spire.unc.edu/• Examined cardiac development and toxicity using zebrafish as a model.• Maintained zebrafish colony and developed animal husbandry best practices.• Performed multiple molecular and cellular assays to examine cardiac development and toxicity.• Generated and maintained stock solutions for laboratory experiments and oversaw disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals.• Organized collaborative meetings among lab personnel and external faculty.• Mentored 6 undergraduates through summer and semester long research projects in aquatic toxicology.• Developed protocols for assessing swimming performance in juvenile and adult zebrafish.• Developed heart sectioning histology protocols for juvenile and adult zebrafish.• Analyzed experimental data and presented findings at national conferences.• Authored multiple equipment and experimental grants, grant updates, and grant renewals.• Authored multiple publications and a review.• Reviewed publications for journals.• Conceptualized toxicology research projects.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Course Taught: Biology Molecules and Cells (SPIRE Fellowship Training)

Durham, North Carolina

Dr. Di Giulio’s research is concerned with biochemical and molecular mechanisms of adaptation and toxicity in aquatic organisms, biomarkers for chemical exposure and toxicity, effects of chemical mixtures, interactive effects of chemical contamination and natural stressors (“multiple stressors”), and chemical contamination of sediments. Current work in his laboratory focuses on mechanisms by which polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) perturb embryonic development in fish models (zebrafish and killifish).

Elon University

I have been participating in a one year mentored teaching experience at Elon University with Dr. Linda Niedziela. Through this appointment, I have taught multiple lectures in General and Advanced Genetics and co-developed a syllabus in Toxicology as well as co-taught lectures in the course. This position has given me the opportunity to tour and network with partner institutions: NCSU, NCCU, DTCC, Meredith College, and Guilford College.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

DNA: Unlocking the Genetic Code (Wake Forest University) I am instructing a course where we explore the genetic basis for the traits that make each person unique and study how leading scientists are tackling cures for genetic based diseases. Through lab experiments, simulations, discussions and presentations, we will be learning about the mechanics of DNA and why it is arguably the most important molecule to all life on Earth.

Durham Technical Community College

I am the instructor of record for a General Genetics course, BIO 250, at DTCC. This course covers principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell genetics. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of heredity, chromosome structure, patterns of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, evolution, and biotechnological applications. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and describe genetic phenomena and demonstrate knowledge of important genetic principles.

Roger Williams University

Prepared lesson plans and learning activities, instructed students, and set up and ran labs and simulations.

General Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Organic Chemistry

Postdoctoral Spire Fellowship

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) Environmental Science With Certificate In Toxicology And College Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)