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.

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

Kun Lu, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Gillings School of Global Public Health
UNC-Chapel Hill

Co-Investigator

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