Barbara Okeke

Biography

I joined the Human Toxicology program because of my fascination with neuro-toxicity and the abundance of collegiate research being done in that field here. This university is also very diverse and offers countless opportunities & growth for women in the sciences.

Thesis Title: Utilizing urinary biomarkers in Egyptian adolescent applicators and non-applicators to characterize pesticide exposure to λ-cyhalothrin, α-cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos and profenofos applied on cotton crops over time

AdvisorDiane Rohlman, MA, PhD

Year of Graduation: 2018

Program: Ph.D.

Current Position: Cardiology Md/PhD Resident

Current Employer/Institution: St. Louis University Hospital

Barbara Okeke