# overview
Dr. Taehyun Roh has a broad background in environmental health, with specific training and expertise in toxicology and epidemiology. His current research focus is epidemiological studies of the chronic health effects of drinking water contaminants including arsenic. His earlier research topics include mechanistic toxicological studies across in vitro/in vivo experiments, and exposure and risk assessment of environmental contaminants. He is a Registered Pharmacist in Korea.

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5 Development Of Treatments And Therapeutic Interventions

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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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2.2 Factors Relating To The Physical Environment

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University of California, Berkeley - (Berkeley, California, United States)

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Sungkyunkwan University - (Seoul, South Korea)

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University of Iowa - (Iowa City, Iowa, United States)

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Sungkyunkwan University - (Seoul, South Korea)

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Formation and inhibition of N-nitrosodiethanolamine in cosmetics under pH, temperature, and fluorescent, ultraviolet, and visual light.

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Distribution and Sources of Health-Related Contaminants in Private Groundwater Wells in the Gulf Coast Aquifer, Texas

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The contribution of secondhand tobacco smoke to blood lead levels in US children and adolescents: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2015-2018.

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Fumo passivo pode aumentar niveis de chumbo em criancas. Estudo mostra detalhes

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Detoxifying effect of pyridoxine on acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity via suppressing oxidative stress injury.

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Association of arsenic exposure with PDGF-BB in vitro and in a South Texas population exposed through drinking water.

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Risk assessment of volatile organic compounds benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) in consumer products.

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Arsenic exposure and Measles Antibody Titers in the US Children: NHANES 2003-2004 and 2009-2010.

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Tabagisme passif : le plomb de la fume contaminerait substantiellement enfants et ados

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Non-cancer, cancer, and dermal sensitization risk assessment of heavy metals in cosmetics.

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Arsenic and Bladder Cancer: Very High Mortality Continues >50 Years after First High Exposure

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Estimating the Occurrence of Arsenic in Residential Drinking Water and Population with Potential High Arsenic Exposure in Texas

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Toxicological evaluation of isopropylparaben and isobutylparaben mixture in Sprague-Dawley rats following 28 days of dermal exposure.

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Secondhand smoke may be a substantial contributor to lead levels found in children and adolescents, new study finds

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Lung, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer Mortality 40Years After Arsenic Exposure Reduction.

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Risk assessment of endocrine disrupting phthalates and hormonal alterations in children and adolescents.

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GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT FROM ARSENIC IN DRINKING WATER: CURRENT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE AND FUTURE DIRECTION

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Chemopreventive mechanisms of methionine on inhibition of benzo(a)pyrene-DNA adducts formation in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells.

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Phthalate Exposure and Respiratory Diseases Among Adults and Children: the US NHANES 2007-2016

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Indoor Air Quality and Health Outcomes in Employees Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study

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Risk assessment of N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) and N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) in cosmetics.

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Potential application of benzo(a)pyrene-associated adducts (globin or lipid) as blood biomarkers for target organ exposure and human risk assessment.

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Waterborne arsenic and fluoride exposure in Mexico: risk assessment and epidemiological research on their health effects

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Relationship between low-level arsenic exposure in drinking water and kidney cancer risk in Texas.

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Association of arsenic exposure with measles antibody titers in US children: Influence of sex and serum folate levels.

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Methionine inhibits benzo(a)pyrene-DNA adducts formation in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells

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Association between e-cigarette use and asthma among US adolescents: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System 2015-2019.

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Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens.

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Low-level arsenic exposure from drinking water is associated with prostate cancer in Iowa.

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Association between urinary arsenic levels and kidney damage in US adults: NHANES 2007-2018.

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Assessing Impact of Household Intervention on Indoor Air Quality and Health of Children with Asthma in the US-Mexico Border: A Pilot Study.

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Comparative nephrotoxicitiy induced by melamine, cyanuric acid, or a mixture of both chemicals in either Sprague-Dawley rats or renal cell lines.

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Age at Exposure to Arsenic in Water and Mortality 30-40 Years After Exposure Cessation.

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Regional Disparity in Asthma Prevalence and Distribution of Asthma Education Programs in Texas.

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Prospective cohort study of respiratory effects at ages 14 to 26 following early life exposure to arsenic in drinking water.

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Risk assessment of benzalkonium chloride in cosmetic products.

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Examining workweek variations in computer usage patterns: An application of ergonomic monitoring software.

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Vaping Behavior and Intention to Quit among Undergraduate Students in a Hispanic-Serving University.

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A Systems Approach to Remediating Human Exposure to Arsenic and Fluoride From Overexploited Aquifers.

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Risk assessment of phthalates in pharmaceuticals.

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Evaluation of Healthy South Texas Asthma Program on improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities among the underserved Hispanic population: using the RE-AIM model.

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Utilization and outcomes of metastasectomy for patients with metastatic urothelial cancer: An analysis of the national cancer database.

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Comparative Biomonitoring of Arsenic Exposure in Mothers and Their Neonates in Comarca Lagunera, Mexico.

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Socioeconomic status and the association between arsenic exposure and type 2 diabetes.

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The no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of baby aloe powder (BAP) for nutraceutical application based upon toxicological evaluation.

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A Participatory-Based Research Approach for Assessing Exposure to Lead-Contaminated Drinking Water in the Houston Neighborhood of the Greater Fifth Ward.

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Characterization of Arsenic and Atrazine Contaminations in Drinking Water in Iowa: A Public Health Concern.

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Trends in Arsenic Exposure among the US population: Findings from the National Health and Nutritional Examinations Survey, 2007-2016

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Exploration of early-stage biomarkers of urothelial cell transformation induced by chronic arsenic exposure

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Houston Methodist - (Houston, Texas, United States)

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Grow It Yourself: the effect of hydroponic vegetable gardening on improving quality of life in cancer patients and their caregivers

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Houston Methodist - (Houston, Texas, United States)

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Association of Exposure to Arsenic and Uranium and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - (Durham, North Carolina, United States)

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences P30

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Cancer prevention through identification and reduction of arsenic exposure from private wells in rural Texas

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Houston Methodist - (Houston, Texas, United States)

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Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States)

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Implementation of a School-Based E-Cigarette Prevention Education for Youth in a Hispanic Majority Community

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Driscoll Children's Hospital - (Corpus Christi, Texas, United States)

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Methodist Healthcare - (San Antonio, Texas, United States)

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Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas

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Chemical treatment of San Antonio's drinking water has health risks, including cancer

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Texas A&M steps in to uncover arsenic problems in Valley water system

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Toxic water in South Texas colonias costs residents precious health and money

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Worsening droughts could increase arsenic exposure for some Americans

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How indoor air quality became the new wellness fixation.

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Early Exposure To Arsenic Can Lead To Lingering Respiratory Issues In Males

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More Typos: Workers' Mistakes Rise on Fridays, Study Shows

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Breastfeeding may reduce arsenic exposure in infants in arsenic-contaminated areas.

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Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Texas A&M School of Public Health, partner to improve water quality in RGV colonias

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How Does Arsenic Pass Between Mothers and Babies?