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Research interests
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Identification of Free Radical Induced Biomarkers of Exposure to Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
4/1/23 → 3/31/24
Project: Research project
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Electronic Cigarette-derived Oxidants and their Impact on Lung Cancer Development
Foulds, J., Richie, J. & Bitzer, Z.
6/5/20 → 5/31/24
Project: Research project
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Identification of Free Radical Induced Biomarkers of Exposure to Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
4/1/20 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
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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
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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
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Effects of tobacco nitrate content on free radical levels in mainstream smoke
Mocniak, L. E., Bitzer, Z. T., Trushin, N. & Richie, J., Sep 2022, In: Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 190, p. 116-123 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Evaluating electronic cigarette cytotoxicity and inflammatory responses in vitro
Sinha, I., Goel, R., Bitzer, Z. T., Trushin, N., Liao, J. & Sinha, R., May 2022, In: Tobacco Induced Diseases. 20, 5, 45.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
An Electronic Aerosol Delivery System for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Hobkirk, A. L., Bitzer, Z., Goel, R., Sica, C. T., Livelsberger, C., Yingst, J., Houser, K. R., Rupprecht, S., Trushin, N., Karunanayaka, P., Foulds, J., Richie, J. P., Spreen, L., Hoglen, B., Wang, J., Elias, R. J. & Yang, Q. X., 2020, In: Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations