Yun Yun Gong

My Lab is interested in assessing the impact of food-borne chemical contaminants (specifically mycotoxins) on human health, and developing effective intervention to protect public health from these toxic chemicals. Research interests - Exposure biomarkers to assess dietary exposure to food-borne natural toxins such as mycotoxins. - Epidemiology studies to investigate the impact of exposure to mycotoxins on human health, in high risk regions (e.g. sub-Sahara Africa) with a focus on cancer, child malnutrition, and reproductive function. - Laboratory in vitro study to understand the mechanism of mycotoxins on human health. - Evaluate interventions to mitigate mycotoxins, using sustainable methods such as post-harvest storage improvement and public education. - Dietary exposure and cancer.