Gabrielle Black, PhD
Gabby Black, PhD is a Chemist in the Pesticide Fate Research Group at the California Water Science Center (CAWSC).
In her work at the California Water Science Center, Dr. Black focuses on nontargeted chemical analysis to identify new, unmonitored, or toxicologically significant chemicals in the environment using High Resolution Mass Spectrometry. Her projects focus on surface water, ground water, soil, sediment and biosolids and investigates compounds related to pesticide use, fertilizer application, and illegal cannabis cultivation. Dr. Black has also conducted projects measuring pesticide concentrations in complex, solid environmental matrices.
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Organic Chemistry Research Core Technology Team
About the Research The Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory Core Technology Team (CTT) as part of the Environmental Health Program focuses on the identification and quantitation of trace level organic contaminants (with a special focus on pesticides) in a wide array of environmental media (water, sediment/soil, plants, biota, etc.).
Pesticide Fate Research Group (PFRG)
Pesticides are used in both agricultural and urban settings to manage unwanted plants, insects, fungi, and other pests. However, these substances and their breakdown products can move beyond their intended application sites through various means, ending up in areas where they weren't meant to be. This movement can happen via the air, through water (both surface and groundwater), and by sticking to...
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Organic Chemistry Research Core Technology Team
About the Research The Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory Core Technology Team (CTT) as part of the Environmental Health Program focuses on the identification and quantitation of trace level organic contaminants (with a special focus on pesticides) in a wide array of environmental media (water, sediment/soil, plants, biota, etc.).
Pesticide Fate Research Group (PFRG)
Pesticides are used in both agricultural and urban settings to manage unwanted plants, insects, fungi, and other pests. However, these substances and their breakdown products can move beyond their intended application sites through various means, ending up in areas where they weren't meant to be. This movement can happen via the air, through water (both surface and groundwater), and by sticking to...