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Dr. Zachary Bitzer's primary research interest is in environmental toxicology, including how toxins are produced, how they interact with human bodies, and novel biomarkers that could be developed to determine exposure levels. His current research is focused on toxins and oxidants (free radicals, aldehydes, etc.) produced from tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. He also has a strong interest in the role dietary phytochemicals play in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Postdoctoral Scholar, Penn State College of Medicine
… → Mar 2023
Food Science, PhD, Penn State University
… → May 2015
Chemistry, BS, Ursinus College
… → May 2006
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Identification of Free Radical Induced Biomarkers of Exposure to Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
Bitzer, Z. (PI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
4/1/23 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
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Electronic Cigarette-derived Oxidants and their Impact on Lung Cancer Development
Foulds, J. (PI), Richie, J. (CoPI) & Bitzer, Z. (CoPI)
6/5/20 → 5/31/25
Project: Research project
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Identification of Free Radical Induced Biomarkers of Exposure to Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
Bitzer, Z. (PI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
4/1/20 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
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Corticosterone and Mitochondrial Efficiency Are Associated With Changes in DNA Oxidative Damage During an Acute Stress Response in Leach's Storm-Petrels (Hydrobates leucorhous)
Lichtner, K. E., Dziubek, J. K., Joseph, N. A., Chapman, S. E., Chace, T. J., Sun, D., Bitzer, Z. T., Stier, A., Mauck, R. A., Jones, P. L. & Haussmann, M. F., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patient-specific tracheal deformation, predicted toxicant uptake and histopathology in lung fibrosis
Bascom, R., Kim, M., Royce, S. G., Bitzer, Z., Borhan, S., Go, P. H., Mahraj, R. P. M., Rassaei, N., Vogt, M., Ultman, J. S., Bourke, J. E. & Borhan, A., Mar 2025, In: Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances. 13, 100117.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Free Radicals in Little Cigar Mainstream Smoke and the Potential Influence of Flavoring Chemicals on Free Radical Production
Mocniak, L., Bitzer, Z. T., Goel, R., Muscat, J. E., Foulds, J., Elias, R. J. & Richie, J. P., Jul 15 2024, In: Chemical research in toxicology. 37, 7, p. 1121-1128 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of Tobacco Variety and Curing on Free Radical Production in Cigarette Smoke
Bitzer, Z. T., Mocniak, L. E., Trushin, N., Smith, M. & Richie, J. P., Jul 1 2023, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 25, 7, p. 1400-1405 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Scopus citations -
Tobacco Nitrate and Free Radical Levels in the Mainstream Smoke of US Cigarette Brands
Mocniak, L. E., Trushin, N., Bitzer, Z. T., Prabhu, P. & Richie, J. P., Apr 17 2023, In: Chemical research in toxicology. 36, 4, p. 653-659 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations