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My passion is preventing chemically-induced diseases by exposure
and risk assessment, management and communication. For this
purpose, I lead research programs in occupational, environmental,
and clinical settings, i.e., using biomarkers of exposure, effect and
early disease. I also direct in-vitro toxicology and cell biology
research to identify the molecular mechnisms how chemicals may
cause and promote work-related cancers. A strong focus is on
mesothelioma, and lung and bladder cancer due to exposures to
asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), aromatic
amines, azo dyes, and metals and metalloids. Additional interests
are on UV-induced skin cancer in outdoor workers and pesticide-
associated neurological diseases in agricultural workers. Last but
not least, our laboratories also provide human biomonitoring and
toxicological services to companies and public healthcare
authorities to assess exposures and risks to chemicals.
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