Dr. Pollitt’s research applies exposomic approaches to investigate the influence of environmental factors on disease. Dr. Pollitt’s research team has pioneered technologies for measuring the exposome that leverage high resolution mas spectrometry, including a wearable passive sampler (Fresh Air wristband) to assess personal exposure to thousands of contaminants in the environment and software for non-targeted analysis (FluoroMatch) to expand coverage of emerging chemicals in environmental and biological matrices.
Dr. Pollitt has published over 120 published peer-reviewed papers and this work has been featured by national media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal and Popular Science. She serves on the leadership team of the NIH funded NEXUS (Network of EXposomics in the United States) Center for Exposome Research Coordination, co-directing the ChemBio Analytical Sciences Hub, and as associate editor of multiple journals, including Exposome.
Fun Fact: Krystal wears an iron ring on the little finger of her right hand. The ring is part of a tradition for Canadian-trained engineers and serves as a reminder of their commitment to uphold professional standards and ethical responsibilities.