Dr. Agnes Kane

Professor

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Biography

Agnes B. Kane, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor Emerita of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University, where she has pursued extensive research in fiber toxicology and nanotoxicology, supported by various funding agencies including the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, EPA, and NSF. A board-certified anatomic pathologist, she has studied murine models of asbestos-induced diseases and has served as a scientific advisor for several reputable organizations. Her work focuses on the health effects of environmental and occupational exposures to asbestos fibers, metallic nanoparticles, and carbon nanomaterials, contributing vital knowledge to the field. Kane has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary research projects, developing short-term screening assays to assess the potential toxicity of engineered nanomaterials. She has held key leadership roles, including director of the Training Program in Environmental Pathology at Brown University for 27 years. Kane has collaborated with various institutions and has been recognized with multiple awards for her distinguished teaching and contributions to the field of pathology and toxicology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

1979-01-01 — 2023-10-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Led research and educational initiatives in environmental pathology and toxicology.

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Mary Putnam-Jacobi Award

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Dean's Teaching Excellence Award

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Fellow

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics