Our People
Meet Our Team
The GenX Exposure Study is made up of researchers, staff, students, Community Science Advisory Boards, local organizations, and study participants who are all working together to understand PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure in communities along the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina.
Principal Investigator
Jane Hoppin
Professor, NC State
Our Researchers
We’re fortunate to work with researchers from across the state of North Carolina. Meet the people who lend their expertise to ensure the study’s success.
David Collier
Professor, ECU
Physician
C. Suzanne Lea
Professor, ECU
Epidemiology
Detlef Knappe
Professor, NC State
Water Quality & Water Treatment
Nadine Kotlarz
Assistant Professor, NC State
Environmental Engineering
Heather Stapleton
Professor, Duke
Environmental Health & Toxicology
Our Team Members
Our team is comprised of staff, students, and volunteers who help with everything from clinical events to data analysis. Meet the people who work together to keep the study running and participants updated on our work.
Michael Cuffney
Bistatistican, NC State
Hanna Bailey
Community Engagement, NC State
Divia Batish
Research Assistant, NC State
Britney Paul
Graduate Student, NC State
Nate Wiecha
Graduate Student, NC State
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Our undergraduate research assistants help with the study, learn about the research process, and learn valuable lessons along the way. Interested in getting involved? Contact Dr. Hoppin!
Erik De Jesus
Undergraduate, NC State
Senior Microbiology Major
Hebe Nian
Undergraduate, NC State
Sophomore Science Major
Bing Chen
Undergraduate, NC State
Senior Statistics Major
Our Partners
Community Science Advisory Boards are comprised of community leaders and local health officials who provide their insights and expertise with us. These perspectives help us report our findings as clearly as possible to our study participants
Universities and researchers provide their expertise and assistance with data collection and analysis.
County Health Departments continue to house our clinical events and keep us updated on the latest health information in the state.
Local Communication Organizations are vital to helping us spread information about the study, as well as helping us understand community concerns.
Team Alumni
Caitlin Cassidy
Michael Bondurant
Sarah Taylor
Charlie Reed
Morgan Lennon
Susie Proctor
Kareem El Saleh
Gavin Mouat
Christina Nutt
Alison Plumley
Claire Critchley
Caroline Foy
Payton Moore
Mary Lynch
Annie Haunton
Naila Segule
Pooja Patel
Adrien Wilkie
Sarah Colley
Anna Luking
Satya Munugoti