Alan M. Vajda, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, University of Colorado Denver. He received a BA in Biology (Science, Technology, and Society) from Pomona College, an MA Environmental Toxicology, University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD in Environmental Endocrinology, also from CU at Boulder.
Toilet to Tap. Dr. Vajda's research interests are poised at the intersection of economic development, water scarcity, and an emerging eco-human health crisis. Hormones, pharmaceuticals and other endocrine- and neuro-active chemicals of natural and anthropogenic origin increasingly impact surface water, ground water, and drinking water. These chemicals can alter endocrine-mediation of perception, cognition, behavior, and other traits in humans and wildlife. Our discussions will investigate the ecological and evolutionary context for organismal responsiveness to exogenous endocrine-active signals and to relate this understanding to opportunities for environmental problem solving through water infrastructure investment.
Alan M. Vajda, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, University of Colorado Denver. He received a BA in Biology (Science, Technology, and Society) from Pomona College, an MA Environmental Toxicology, University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD in Environmental Endocrinology, also from CU at Boulder. 
Toilet to Tap. Dr. Vajda's research interests are poised at the intersection of economic development, water scarcity, and an emerging eco-human health crisis. Hormones, pharmaceuticals and other endocrine- and neuro-active chemicals of natural and anthropogenic origin increasingly impact surface water, ground water, and drinking water. These chemicals can alter endocrine-mediation of perception, cognition, behavior, and other traits in humans and wildlife. Our discussions will investigate the ecological and evolutionary context for organismal responsiveness to exogenous endocrine-active signals and to relate this understanding to opportunities for environmental problem solving through water infrastructure investment.