Angela Aherrera, DrPH, MPH

Dr. Angela Aherrera is an environmental epidemiologist in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Her research largely focuses on environmental hazards and understanding their role in the development and prevention of adverse respiratory health outcomes.

As a NIEHS-FDA K99/R00 grantee, she is currently investigating the exposure and toxicity of metal and aldehydes, as well as the pulmonary health effects, including inflammation, of using new and emerging electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) devices among young adults. Other research interests of hers include airborne microplastics. She was awarded NIOSH pilot funding and is currently assessing occupational exposures to microfibers, a major type of microplastic, among garment industry workers.

Ultimately, Dr. Aherrera’s goals are to contribute to reducing environmental health inequities in vulnerable and disproportionately exposed populations.