Heather Stapleton
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MA, 2000, PhD, 2003, University of Maryland, College Park
Heather Stapleton | |
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| Born | New York, USA |
| Academic background | |
| Education | BS, 1997, Long Island University MA, 2000, PhD, 2003, University of Maryland, College Park |
| Thesis | Assimilation and metabolism of polybrominated diphenyl ethers by the common Carp (2003) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Nicholas School of the Environment |
Heather M. Stapleton is an American environmental organic chemist and exposure scientist. She is the Ronie-Richele Garcia-Johnson Distinguished Professor at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. During her tenure at Duke, Stapleton focused her research on identifying and understanding the uses of flame retardant chemicals in consumer products and evaluating the health impacts of exposures to those chemicals.
Stapleton was born to parents Donald and Kathleen Stapleton and grew up in Candor, New York. She graduated from Candor Central High School in 1992 as class valedictorian and member of the varsity volleyball, basketball and softball team.[1] Stapleton originally aspired to be a marine biologist and enrolled in a marine science program in college.[2] She completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Long Island University in 1997 and earned her master's degree and PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park.[3]
