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Yan Lin

Assistant Research Professor in the Division of Environmental Natural Science
Environmental Natural Science

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Research Professor in the Division of Environmental Natural Science · 2024 - Present Environmental Natural Science, Nicholas School of the Environment

Recent Publications


ALX/FPR2 Contributes to Serum Amyloid A-Induced Lung Neutrophil Recruitment Following Acute Ozone Exposure.

Journal Article FASEB J · June 15, 2025 Ozone (O3) is a toxic air pollutant that causes pulmonary inflammation, neutrophil recruitment, and lung injury. Part of the inflammatory response to O3 includes altered expression of formyl peptide receptor 2 (ALX/FPR2), a G protein-coupled receptor expre ... Full text Link to item Cite

Interactive effects of air pollutants and viral exposure on daily influenza hospital visits in Mongolia.

Journal Article Environ Res · March 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Air pollution is a well-documented public health hazard linked to various adverse health outcomes. While studies have shown associations between elevated levels of air pollutants and increased influenza incidence, there is a notable knowledge g ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gestational exposure to PM2.5, NO2, and sex steroid hormones: Identifying critical windows of exposure in the Rochester UPSIDE Cohort.

Journal Article Environ Epidemiol · February 2025 BACKGROUND: Sex steroid hormones are critical for maintaining pregnancy and optimal fetal development. Air pollutants are potential endocrine disruptors that may disturb sex steroidogenesis during pregnancy, potentially leading to adverse health outcomes. ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Molecular Mechanisms for Resolving Air Pollution Induced Pulmonary Inflammation: Potential Differences by Asthma and Sex (RAPIDAS)

ResearchPostdoctoral Associate · Awarded by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences · 2023 - 2028

Mediators of Inflammation Resolution in Air Pollution's Cardio-metabolic Effects (MIRACLE)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Heart Association · 2025 - 2028

Mental and Respiratory Health Impacts of the Maui WUI Fire in Children and Adults

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Los Angeles · 2019 Ph.D.
Peking University (China) · 2014 M.S.