Rachel Donham

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About

Dr. Rachel Donham brings a strong background in biology, environmental toxicology, and science education to her teaching and academic advising.

She has taught biology courses at Sonoma State University since 2010 and also teaches at Mendocino College, where her subjects include microbiology, human biology, and environmental toxicology.

Since 2014, she has served as an academic advisor for the Liberal Studies–Ukiah Program, helping students navigate degree requirements, plan their coursework, and prepare for graduation.

Her teaching and research connect biological science with environmental health, helping students better understand the relationships between living organisms and their environments.

Education

Ph.D., Pharmacology & Toxicology University of California, Davis

B.A., Environmental Toxicology University of California, Davis

Academic Interests

• Biology & Life Sciences
• Environmental Toxicology
• Human Health & Disease
• Microbiology
• Aquatic Toxicology
• Science Education
• Environmental Health Research

Selected Publications & Presentations

Dr. Rachel Donham's research focuses on environmental toxicology and how aquatic organisms respond to environmental conditions, including pollution and changes in water quality.

Journal Articles

2008 | Striped Bass

Characterization of Cytosolic Glutathione S-Transferases in Striped Bass

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 69, 58–63.

2007 | California Halibut

Characterization of Cytosolic Glutathione S-Transferases in California Halibut

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 66(2), 133–138.

2006 | White Sturgeon & Chinook Salmon

Salinity Influences on Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 63, 293–298.

2005 | Chinook Salmon

Characterization and Identification of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile Chinook Salmon

Aquatic Toxicology, 73(3), 221–229.

2005 | White Sturgeon

Characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon

Aquatic Toxicology, 71(3), 203–214.

Selected Research Presentations

2004 | SETAC Annual Meeting — Portland, Oregon

Glutathione S-Transferases in White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon and the Effects of Salinity on Activity

Poster Presentation

2004 | Northern California SETAC Meeting — Davis, California

Characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon

Poster Presentation

2003 | International Symposium of Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms — Tampa, Florida

Characterization and Identification of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon

Platform Presentation

2002 | Environmental Health Sciences & Toxicology Research Presentations

Effects of Migratory Stressors and Atrazine Exposure on Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon

Poster and Platform Presentations