Name:
Wesley Hunter
Country:
USA
City:
San Tan Valley
State/Province:
AZ
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Non-member
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Career Stage:
Retired
Research and Special Interests:
My research focuses on the bioavailability of pyrethroid insecticides in sediments. Pyrethroids are a highly hydrophobic class of neurotoxins used worldwide for pest control. They enter aquatic systems through spray drift and runoff and are acutely toxic to a broad spectrum of non-target aquatic organisms, such as fish and invertebrates. Because sediment toxicity is related to the bioavailability of these chemicals, we are studying the use of solid-phase microextraction as a means to measure bioavailable concentrations. The main objective is to develop a robust, yet simple and inexpensive, method to aid regulators and scientists in risk assessment of pyrethroid-contaminated sediments.
Area of Expertise:
Pyrethroids, Bioavailability, Solid phase microextraction (SPME), Environmental Chemistry, Sediment toxicity.
Years of Expertise:
1-5