Chemistry and Analytical Core
Our overarching goal is to develop and apply ultra-sensitive and specific analytical methods to measure metals, specifically inorganic arsenic, in environmental and biological samples and characterize toxicant-induced adverse health effects via microbiome and biomarker/metabolomics approaches.
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The overarching goal of the CAC is to develop and apply ultra-sensitive and specific analytical methods to measure metals.
The Chemistry and Analytical Core (CAC) offers analytical expertise and services including access to state-of-the-art instrumentation for metals measurements, microbiome and biomarker/metabolomics analysis, and training in cutting-edge research methodologies. Furthermore, we provide Projects 1-5 with the tools and expertise needed to generate critical data sets that will help to identify novel strategies to reduce inorganic arsenic exposure and to present inorganic arsenic-induced metabolic dysfunction.
Our activities promote interaction among all Projects and Cores through expertise in metals analyses, microbiome and biomarker/metabolomics analysis that is critical in guiding the Projects’ research strategies.
Core Leader
![Dr. Kun Lu](https://sph.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/112/2019/02/lu_kun_200sq-2.jpg)
Dr. Kun Lu
Kun Lu, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Gillings School of Global Public Health
UNC-Chapel Hill
Co-Investigator
![Zenfa Zhang](https://sph.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/112/2021/07/zhang_zenfa_738x714-200x200.jpg)
Dr. Zhenfa Zhang
Zhenfa Zhang, PhD
Facility Manager
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Gillings School of Global Public Health
UNC-Chapel Hill