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She is a Professor and academic leader in environmental toxicology and environmental science, focusing on how pollutants affect human health and ecosystems, including emerging risks such as nanoparticles. Her work also explores how natural environments can promote health and wellbeing, while advancing interdisciplinary research and collaboration across academia and industry.
Biography
Tara Sabo-Attwood is an environmental toxicologist and professor at the University of Florida, focusing on how pollutants affect human health and ecosystems. She leads research on emerging risks such as nanoparticles and studies how natural environments can be used to promote health and wellbeing. She is the founding director of the “Promoting Happy, Healthy People” program and has contributed to designing therapeutic outdoor spaces such as the UF Health Children’s Healing Garden. Her work integrates environmental science, public health, and wellness initiatives, advancing knowledge on the intersection between humans and their environment.