Catherine A. Propper, Ph.D., Professor,
Northern Arizona University, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Propper conducts basic research aimed at assessing how trace organic, environmental
pollutants (e.g., pesticides) impact development, reproduction and behavior in aquatic
vertebrate populations. She uses a combination of field and laboratory approaches to
evaluate how exposure to single compounds and complex mixes, such as those found in
reclaimed waste water effluent can change developmental or adult amphibian function.