Michael R. Woolhiser

Michael R.  Woolhiser
  • Adjunct Professor, Institute for Integrative Toxicology
  • Toxicology and Environmental Research Laboratory Director, The Dow Chemical Company

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Woolhiser's research has primarily focused on the area of Immunotoxicology. A major emphasis has been the investigation of allergy potential for industrial chemicals and biotechnologically-derived traits. The Dow Chemical laboratory maintains broad expertise in most mammalian toxicities and numerous environmental, aquatic species.  The laboratory has also established a Predictive Toxicology and Safety Assessment Center that is working to implement next generation, predictive solutions (in silico, in vitro, other) for product and chemical safety. 


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Ph.D., Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1999
Michigan State University, B.S., College of Natural Sciences, Biology, 1991

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Woolhiser at PubMed