Emily Green

Emily earned dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Marine Science from the University of Miami in 2020. After graduation, she joined the Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Branch at the US EPA as an ORISE Fellow, where she investigated toxic chemical mixture interactions using in vitro bioassays and mathematical modeling. At Duke, Emily’s thesis research bridges developmental toxicology and environmental microbiology. She uses lab-reared zebrafish to explore how the microbiome influences embryonic development and responses to chemical exposures. In parallel, she utilizes wild-caught Atlantic killifish with distinct pollution adaptation histories to understand how host-microbiome interactions shape evolutionary responses to chemical exposures in natural populations. When she is not in the lab, Emily enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and exploring new places!

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Student Nicholas School of the Environment

Recent Publications

Challenging Additivity: Comparing Predicted and Observed AhR Activity of Polycyclic Aromatic Compound (PAC) Mixtures Containing Active and Inactive Constituents

Journal Article Environmental Science & Technology · February 3, 2026 Full text Cite

Environmental Microbial Cues Alter Embryonic Development and Stress Responses in Vertebrates: Insights From the Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model.

Journal Article Mol Ecol · December 2025 Host-microbiome interactions shape key physiological processes, including bioenergetics, neurodevelopment and xenobiotic metabolism, and strongly influence the ecological fitness of the host. However, our understanding of host-microbiome interactions is pr ... Full text Link to item Cite

The External Microbiome Communicates with the Developing Zebrafish ( Danio rerio ) Embryo Through the Chorion and Influences Developmental Trajectory

Preprint · May 30, 2024 Full text Cite

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