Daniel J. Carson, Ph.D.

Name and Location of Fellowship
Research Participation Program
Naval Health Research Center Detachment, Environmental Health Effects Laboratory
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Shriner’s Hospital Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio

Research Focus
Adverse immunological effects of various chemicals that military personnel and their families are exposed to

Background

• Bachelor’s of Science in chemistry from Miami University
• Ph.D. in molecular and developmental biology from University of Cincinnati
• University of Cincinnati doctoral fellowships: gastrointestinal cancer and liver toxicology research

The Value of the Fellowship
“I never imagined how gratifying it would be to work for the U.S. Military,” Dr. Carson said. “I want to help our soldiers and their families where possible, and this research is allowing me to do just that.”