Public News Service
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have been a major focus in the news recently. Dr. Pilsner, collaborator Dr. Michael Petriello, and PhD candidate DruAnne have had the opportunity to speak to reporters about our latest research about PFAS. A quote from DruAnne Maxwell in the Public News Service article “WSU study reveals PFAS chemicals in men affect their offspring”; "There's not a lot of emphasis on male contribution, and so we're trying to, like, turn the tides and show people that men do matter."
Yahoo!News on Microplastics
Dr. Pilsner had the opportunity to speak to reporters about microplastics and male reproductive health. The following is a quote from the article “Microplastics found in penis muscle for the first time. It could be linked to erectile dysfunction.”, “Recent work he's done suggested that men with higher levels of plasticizers and plastic chemicals in their bodies see their sperm age faster, in a similar way to cigarette smokers.”
Pilsner Lab and Collaborator Spoke with Newsweek
Dr. Pilsner and collaborator Dr. Michael Petriello had the opportunity to speak to reporters about our latest research about PFAS. A quote from the article “Fathers' Exposure to 'Harmful' Forever Chemicals May Impact Children”: “Scientists have discovered a link between being exposed to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)—also known as "forever chemicals" due to their tendency not to break down—and health issues in their children, according to a new paper in the journal Environment International.”
New Grant Awarded
Dr. Pilsner received a new grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) focused on investigating biomarkers of male reproductive health. This news was also featured on the Wayne State University School of Medicine news! Check out the article by clicking here.
NIH News Article
Check out “Exposures affect men’s biological clocks, too” from the NIH June 2023 news article. Dr. Pilsner discusses how one discussion lead to his amazing journey into male infertility research. Link.
TheScientist
Check out the April 2022 issue of TheScientist: Digest! Pilsner Lab, as well as many other great labs, are featured in this month’s article entitled “Whisper of the Past” by Catherine Offord. PDF.
POB Article
Check out a blog post from Protect Our Breasts author Brooke Linnehan about our research into phthalate exposure and the long term effects it has on men’s reproductive health. Link.
UMASS
“Pilsner’s research highlighted in Environmental Health Perspectives article on paternal exposures and children’s health outcomes” Link.
Environmental Health Perspectives
UMASS
“Pilsner Awarded $2.26 Million Grant to Extend Phthalate Research” Link.
Boston Globe
“There’s more evidence that chemicals in environment affect sperm, thanks to UMass study” Link.
NEPR
“UMass Research Tells Dads-To-Be To Avoid Plastic Wrap, Mac & Cheese, Cologne” Link.
