The Toxic Pollutant Health Research Laboratory (TPHRL) is a uniquely designed inhalation and research facility to conduct experimental exposure to a wide variety of air contaminants, such as ozone, traffic-related air pollution (TRAP), wildfire smoke, pesticides, vapors, combustion-generated particles, incidental and engineered nanomaterials, concentrated ambient particles, environmental tobacco smoke and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), such as electronic cigarettes, mods, and tanks.
TPHRL has an air filtration and ventilation system that prevents release of gases, particles, and organic vapors into the environment. Specially designed rooms have a variety of inhalation systems that include small chambers for whole body exposures and nose-only exposure systems for delivery of limited and/or highly precious gases, particles, and vapors.
TPHRL is specifically designed to allow researchers to safely and efficiently conduct inhalation and exposure studies. TPHRL houses
- A recharge unit for tobacco and vaping related exposures (TRIC - contact Laura Van Winkle [email protected])
- On site and remote custom inhalation exposure capabilities (not tobacco related - contact Keith Bein [email protected])
- Animal housing and care and sample collection for ongoing and remote studies
Please coordinate all studies with Stephanie Luna.