In this podcast, Dr. Tetyana Cheairs gives a detailed overview of the fertilized egg model and how it is currently being used in safety assessment studies. She then describes important ways in which toxicologists and drug development programs could benefit from utilizing the fertilized egg model. This podcast is incredibly informative and is tailored to be understood and enjoyed by a broad scientific audience. Dr. Cheairs is an Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at New York Medical College, where she leads an innovative research program focused on using nonanimal models to study the hazardous effects of chemicals. As a result of her active involvement in teaching activities, she was appointed as Assistant Dean for PhD Programs at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 2019.
