The establishment of EVISA is funded by the EU through
the Fifth Framework Programme (G7RT- CT- 2002- 05112).
Supporters of EVISA includes:
Directory of scientists
Name:
Robert A. Yokel
Position:
Professor - Pharmacology and Toxicology
Address:
College of Pharmacy and Graduate Center for Toxicology, University of Kentucky Academic Medical Center, 335 Todd Building, 789 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0596
Dr. Yokel's research focuses on neurotoxic metals, their toxicokinetics and chelation. Specific interests include entry into and exit from the brain, oral bioavailability, in vitro and biological assessment of chelators, mechanisms of neurotoxicity, and the role of physico-chemical properties of nanoscale materials in their ability to enter the brain. Preparations used include whole-animal preparations and cells in culture. Analytical techniques include radiation counting and accelerator mass spectrometric quantification of isotopic tracers.