Jennifer Keller, Research Biologist

Education:
Ph.D., 2003, Duke University
B.S., 1997, Indiana University

Dr. Keller’s research expertise focuses on environmental toxicology in marine and estuarine habitats with an emphasis on protected species. She has expertise in contaminant concentrations, potential adverse health effects of contaminants, and conservation biology, particularly related to sea turtles. Her present research goal is to expand the current knowledge of contaminant concentrations in sea turtles and other marine/estuarine species, especially contaminants of emerging concern, such as brominated flame retardants and perfluorinated compounds.
Prior to coming to NIST as a National Research Council post-doctoral fellow in 2003, Dr. Keller performed her dissertation research on the concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides in loggerhead sea turtles and how these compounds may impact their immune and endocrine systems. She has authored or co-authored several peer-reviewed publications and holds an adjunct position at the College of Charleston.

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