• School of Pharmacy
• 777 Highland Avenue
• Madison, WI 53705-2222

Peter J Hofsteen

Research Assistant

5208 Rennebohm Hall
Phone:608-262-4525

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Education:

• B.S. 2004 Molecular Biology - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Overview

Focus of Current Research: The ubiquitous environmental contaminate 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is known to cause heart malformations in multiple vertebrate species. I study the effects of TCDD in zebrafish (Danio rerio); specifically, how TCDD impairs embryonic development of the zebrafish proepicardium and regeneration of adult zebrafish heart tissue.

Work-Related Interests/Research:

Professional Interests: Society of Toxicology

Advisor:

• Warren Heideman
• Richard Peterson

Member of Faculty Lab:

• Warren Heideman