Ira S. Richards, Ph.D.
Professor
Contact Info
Office:CPH 1111
Phone: (813)974-6630
Fax: (813)974-4986
Email: irichard@health.usf.edu
Came to USF:
1986
Education
B.S. Long Island University, 1970
M.S. University of Massachussetts, 1972
Ph.D. New York University, 1976
Discipline:
Toxicology
Specialization:
Clinical Toxicology
Occupational and
Environmental Toxicology
Other Information:
Curriculum Vitae
Bio:
Interests in petrochemical and agrochemical industries/ manufacturing/general industrial/environmental/workplace covering a wide range of classes of chemicals including pesticides, solvents, heavy metals, irritants, particulates, carcinogens, pharmaceuticals, illicit substances. Research currently centers on respiratory irritants and the expression of biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress from exposures to chemical agents.