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Daniela Morais Leme is an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Her research expertise includes Sustainable Communities, Chemical Hazards, Environmental Health, and Toxicology. Dr. Leme collaborates with Professor Faustman on topics related to risk assessment and applies her knowledge in courses focused on the chemistry of toxicology. She is committed to promoting sustainability by reducing animal use in testing and actively contributes to global discussions on sustainability and the acceptance of non-animal testing methodologies. Her work encompasses safer chemical initiatives and leadership programs that aim for a tox-free environment, which involves the early identification of chemical hazards. Additionally, she studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which chemicals cause DNA damage and immune system disruption, as well as developmental neurotoxicity using systems-based approaches. Moreover, Dr. Leme investigates the effects of chemicals on aquatic life to advocate for sustainable chemical practices. Her methodologies include utilizing in vitro systems to assess early biological responses to chemical exposure.
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