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Christopher D. Simpson is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington, where he also serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator. He has an extensive academic background with a PhD from the University of British Columbia in Canada and a Master's degree from the University of Waikato. His research primarily focuses on the application of analytical chemistry techniques to assess exposure to toxic chemicals and the development of methodologies to measure biomarkers in biological samples. He has co-directed the Exposure Assessment and Biomarkers Environmental Sensing Core. His research interests include sustainable communities, agricultural health safety, and occupational health, specifically targeting exposures to pesticides and monitoring the health impacts of various environmental factors. Prof. Simpson is engaged in community research partnerships and emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in his teaching and research practices. He teaches courses such as Environmental Exposure Monitoring Methods and Chemical Sampling & Analysis, providing students hands-on experience with industrial hygiene and environmental sampling methods.
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