Toby Athersuch

Biography

I am a Lecturer in Environmental Toxicology & Biomarkers in the Department of Surgery and Cancer. My main research interests are in the application of molecular profiling technologies – primarily metabolic profiling using NMR and MS based platforms – to study aspects of human health and disease. A key research question of importance is how to improve exposure assessment in individuals, small area studies and molecular epidemiology projects investigating environmental exposures. I am also interested in addressing the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the toxicological implications of emerging materials such as nanoparticles. At present, a number of large-scale projects focused on developing the concept of the exposome are underway, and present new opportunities for metabolic research to help understand links between environmental exposures and human health outcomes. I am a Member of the MRC-PHE Centre for Environment & Health at Imperial, which provides an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to research on the health effects of environmental pollutants and the translation of these findings to inform national- and international-level health policy. Training is also another key aspect of the Centre and have been involved in the development of an extensive training programme that encompasses 3- and 4- year PhD studentships, Masters level courses and several short courses over recent years. Please refer to the MRC-PHE website for more information about opportunities for postdoctoral training within the Centre.

Research Interest

Environmental Toxicology