College of Veterinary Medicine
Bowden Lab
Led by John A. Bowden · Physiological Sciences
What we study
The Bowden Lab uses gas and liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry to measure lipids, hormones, and environmental chemicals. They compare external exposures (like pollutants) with internal biomarkers to understand health impacts, using both targeted (specific compounds) and non‑targeted (broad screening) approaches.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Wild animals
- Projects
- 5
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Lever for Change: A Safer Gulf Coast with PFAS Solutions
Investigating PFAS contamination in the Gulf Coast and developing solutions.
Examining the presence of 6-PPDQ in seafood analysis from Tampa Bay, Florida
Measures 6-PPDQ, a chemical contaminant linked to tire wear, in seafood from Tampa Bay using mass spectrometry.
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Tracking Road-Based Pollution Sources of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) into Tampa Bay Waters
Traces how PFAS, long-lasting industrial chemicals, travel from roads into Tampa Bay waters, using chemical measurements of the pollution.
PFAS Surveillance Along the Alabama Coastline
Measures PFAS, long-lasting industrial chemicals, in samples along the Alabama coast, using chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Determining the Environmental Impact of Recycled PFAS-Contaminated Pavement Materials
Assessing the environmental impact of recycled PFAS-contaminated pavement materials.
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Recent papers, explained
- A Practical Framework for Wastewater-Based Monitoring of Substance Use in Public Health Settings
2026 · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tests whether wastewater can track drug use in communities.
- Evaluation of per & polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) immobilization during bound recycling of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) impacted pavements
2026 · Journal of Hazardous Materials Organics
Checks if recycling concrete and asphalt removes PFAS from AFFF-contaminated materials.
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- Evaluating the potential of thermal evaporation for onsite retention of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate
2026 · Waste Management
- Distribution of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and metals in United States municipal solid waste incineration fly ash
2026 · Waste Management
- Targeted PFAS and adsorbable organic fluorine in the Tampa Bay estuary and adjacent waterways
2026 · Water Research
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