Toxicology and Risk Assessment Lab
Research Field
Yu-Syuan Luo, the principal investigator of the Toxicology and Risk Assessment (TRA) Lab, has joined the faculty at the Institute of Food Safety and Health, Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, Graduate Institute of Toxicology, and GIP-TRIAD Program at National Taiwan University, starting in February 2021. With expertise spanning toxicology, mass spectrometry, and health risk assessment, Professor Luo boasts an impressive portfolio of 46 publications in SCI indexed journals. Additionally, Professor Luo serves as an Editorial Board Member for Discover Toxicology and actively contributes as an independent reviewer for 13 scholarly journals. Furthermore, Professor Luo holds positions as the deputy secretary general of the Taiwan Occupational Health Association, the executive director of the Taiwan Global Sustainable Development Promotion Association, and the director of the Taiwan Society of Risk Analysis.
The Toxicology and Risk Assessment (TRA) Lab is dedicated to exploring the myriad ways in which environmental chemicals impact human health. Our recent research has centered on the hepatosteatosis effects induced by various chemicals, employing human cell-based models and a multi-omics approach. Among the chemicals under investigation are endocrine-disrupting chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), and non-nutritional sweeteners. Our primary objective is to delve into the health consequences of chemical exposure utilizing innovative methodologies, ultimately contributing to the well-being of the population in Taiwan and beyond.
- The potential association between non-nutritional sweetener exposure and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- PFAS-induced hepatosteatosis
- Mycotoxin biomonitoring and health risk assessment in Taiwan
- Probabilistic health risk assessment of food-borne chemicals
- Developing new approach methods in toxicology to screen reproductive hazards
- Endocrine-disrupting chemicals’ mixture effects
- Exposure assessment using silicone wristbands as passive samplers
- The Best Poster Presentation Award, Society of Risk Analysis Asia Conference 2022, November 18th~19th 2022, Seoul, Korea
- CVM Postdoctoral Association Travel Award, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science (2019)
- NIEHS extramural paper of the month, September 2019, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (2019)
- Renal Toxicology Award, 1st Place, Mechanism Specialty Section, Society of Toxicology (2019)
- 2nd place in Biolegend elevator pitch competition, 4th annual meeting, Texas Taiwanese Biotechnology Association (2018)
- George T. Edds Award, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University (2018)
- Carl C. Smith Graduate Student Award---Finalist, Mechanism Specialty Section, Society of Toxicology (2018)
- SIG AACT and Charles River Best Abstract Award, Special Interest Group American Association of Chinese Toxicologist, Society of Toxicology (2018)
- Graduate Student Excellence Award, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Specialty Section, Society of Toxicology (plaque and $1000 cash award, 2018)
- CVM Research Symposium High Impact Achievement Award---First Author, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University (2018)
- Platform Award of Excellence, Lone Star Society of Toxicology (2017)
- Graduate Student Travel Support Award, Society of Toxicology ($ 875 for traveling expense, 2017)
- Ronald G. Thurman Student Travel Award, Society of Toxicology ($ 500 for traveling expense, 2017)
- Poster Award of Excellence, Lone Star Society of Toxicology (2016)
- Texas A&M University Walter W. Lechner Estate Scholarship (One-time scholarship of $500 to be used toward tuition, fees, and/or other related educational expenses, 2016)
- Government Scholarships to Study Abroad (2-year, $16,000/year, 2015-2017)
- 3rd in Oral Presentation Competition, The 30th Joint Annual Conference of Biomedical Science (2015)
- Honorary Member, Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society (2012)
- Outstanding Graduate Award, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University (2012)
Ph.D. in Toxicology, Texas A&M University
M.S. in Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, National Taiwan University
B.S. in Public Health and minor in Biotechnology, National Taiwan University