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Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

at Michigan State University

Dr. Courtney Carignan is an associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on human exposure to environmental contaminants, including PFAS, with an emphasis on exposure pathways through food and water and the development of strategies to reduce exposure.

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From Structure to Exposure: Understanding the Environmental Behavior of PFAS

PFAS are highly persistent “forever chemicals.” In this article, we explore why PFAS resist degradation, how they bioaccumulate, and why detection and regulation remain challenging.