Duke University · Social ScienceHoffman Lab
Jennifer K Hoffman · Durham, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Jennifer K Hoffman's lab at Duke University focuses on how early-life exposure to certain environmental chemicals, especially semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), affects immune function in children. The research aims to understand the impact of these exposures on health outcomes such as infections and allergic conditions. By studying a cohort of women and children, the lab seeks to identify factors related to individual SVOC exposure to improve health interventions.
SVOCsimmune functionearly-life exposurechild healthenvironmental contaminants
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of SVOC mixtures on immune function in children.
AIM 02Identify individual characteristics that correlate with higher levels of SVOC exposure.
AIM 03Evaluate the effects of SVOCs on passive immunity transfer in neonates.
AIM 04Determine the capacity of infants to respond to pathogens after exposure to SVOCs.
AIM 05Provide data to inform public health interventions related to environmental exposures.
Skills the Lab Values
exposure assessmentlongitudinal study designimmune function evaluationcohort studiesdata collection