Clare Pace

Environmental toxicology, environmental justice, water quality, cardiovascular toxicology, mitochondrial dysfunction

My research focuses on environmental justice and the health effects of environmental contaminants. I am particularly interested in addressing exposure to contaminated groundwater among vulnerable populations. I also conduct research on cardiovascular, metabolic, and mitochondrial dysfunction associated with arsenic exposure. I am currently working on a project that aims to reduce the risk of exposure to contaminated drinking water in California through community involvement, education, and environmental policy.

1. Pace C., Banerjee T.D., Welch B., Khalili R., Dagda R.K., Angermann J. (2016). Monomethylarsonous Acid, But not Inorganic Arsenic, is a Mitochondria Specific Toxicant in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Toxicology in Vitro. 35:188-201. doi: 10.1016/j.tiv.2016.06.006

2. Pace C., Dagda R.K., Angermann J. (2017). Antioxidants Protect Against Arsenic Induced Mitochondrial Cardio-toxicity. Toxics. 5, 38: doi:10.3390/toxics5040038

3. Pace C., Smith-Gagen J., Angermann J. (2018). Arsenic Methylation Capacity and Metabolic Syndrome in the 2013-2014 U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 15, 1: 168; doi:10.3390/ijerph15010168

Suma Cum Laude, University of Nevada, Reno (2017)

Suma Cum Laude, University of Nevada, Reno (2014)

M.P.H. Academic Achievement Award, University of Nevada, Reno (2014)

Graduate Student Association, University of Nevada Reno, Student Scholarship (2014)

Nevada Public Health Association Scholarship Winner (2013)

Miles Public Health Scholarship Award, University of Nevada Reno (2011)

Valedictorian Candidate, Sierra Nevada College (2011)

Suma Cum Laude, Sierra Nevada College (2011)

Undergraduate Research Prize Recipient, 2^nd place, Sierra Nevada College (2011)