Resume

• 1986

  Postdoctoral

  Biochemistry

  University of Chicago

• 1982

  French

  Arabic

  German

  English

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Pharmacology

  University of Kentucky

• 1980

  Master of Science (MS)

  Physioogy

  Marshall University

• 1975

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  Bioloy/Chemistry

  University of Kentucky

• Protein Chemistry

  Cell Biology

  R

  Research

  Toxicology

  Biomarkers

  Statistics

  Biochemistry

  Hospitals

  Science

  Pharmacology

  Environmental Awareness

  DNA

  Animal Models

  Biology

  Laboratory

  Life Sciences

  Biomarker of Environmental Pollution in Egyt

  The cities of Cairo

  Ismailia

  and Alexandria comprise some of the largest cities of Egypt

  and these cities are some of the most highly polluted. Specifically Cairo

  with its population in excess of 15 million people

  air pollution from automobile and diesel exhaust

  as well as industrial emissions is becoming a major factor in the deteriorating air quality. While studies have been carried out to measure a few organic pollutants

  most notably carbon dioxide levels

  sulfur dioxide levels

  and other greenhouse gases

  there have not been to date studies that have systematically characterized specific organic pollutants in the Egyptian air. More specifically

  there has not been any study that is correlated the ambient levels of exposure with human biological markers of exposure assessment. In this study

  we will undertake a systematic evaluation of the air quality in the Egyptian cities of Cairo

  Ismailia

  and Alexandria and we will characterize specific chemicals known as volatile organic compounds as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. In order to link pollution with human exposure

  we will recruit volunteers at major hospitals in each of the cities and obtain both blood and urine samples for the characterization of hemoglobin adducts to specific environmental chemicals

  and urinary degradation products of the selected chemicals. Personal monitoring will be carried out to more closely establish the relationship between environmental levels and human biomarker levels. These studies will be the first to be conducted in Egypt that will link specific levels of environmental air pollution with human biological markers of exposure assessment. These will be the first steps at continuing studies to investigate air quality in Egypt and relate the environment with human exposure and disease.

  Myers

  Dr. Steven R.

  Myers

  University of Louisville School of Medicine

  University of Louisville

  Louisville

  KY

  Dr. Myers has been actively involved in the field of chemical carcinogenesis for over 25 years and has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts related to his research. He has presented his research at numerous invited presentations and has given seminars throughout the world on his biomarker and carcinogen research. He is currently editor of the Journal Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds

  Biomarker Insights

  and Breastfeeding Medicine. \n\nDr. Myers provides expert witness and consulting in legal matters related to:\n\n1. Pharmacology\n2. Toxicology\n3. Tobacco\n4. Alcohol\n5. Clinical Pharmacology\n6. Pregnancy\n7. Environmental Toxicology\n8. Human Exposures\n9. Drug Exposures\n10. Drug Overdose\n\nDr. Myers can be reached at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

  University of Louisville School of Medicine

  500 S. Preston St.

  Louisville

  KY 40292

  by e-mail at sr.myers@louisville.edu

  or by phone at (502) 852-0928

  or (502) 396-3105.

  Professor Pharmacology and Toxicology

  University of Louisville School of Medicine