Bryand Duke

Bryand’s background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science with an emphasis in Toxicology from the University of Mississippi (Oxford, Mississippi, USA), a Master’s degree in Biological Science with an emphasis in Environmental Toxicology from Alcorn State University (Lorman, Mississippi, USA) and a Doctorate in Natural Resources / Ecotoxicology from Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina, USA). During his tenure as a Research Scientist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), he served as a member of the Toxicology and Risk Assessment Unit and he collaborated with the U.S. EPA to develop bioassay procedures and conducted extensive research on radiolabeled compounds, heavy metals, PCBs, and military-unique compounds.

In addition to his research experience, he served with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW’s) Office of Spill Prevention and Response. In that role, he worked as a Senior Environmental Scientist in the natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) program. While working at CDFW he also had an opportunity to serve as an ecotoxicology expert for the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). He also holds certifications in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and computer web server security.

In his current role at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), he focuses on natural resource damage assessments (NRDAs), method development projects, and developing analytical techniques related to petroleum and chemical contaminants, while assessing impacts to diverse organisms ranging from macroinvertebrates to marine mammals. In addition to being a member of the Northern California and Southeast Regional Chapters of SETAC, Bryand is also a member of the Society of Toxicology and the American Chemical Society. During his time away from work, Bryand enjoys serving as a mentor to youth in his community.

• Combined Exposure
• Cross Species Extrapolation
• Ecological Risk Assessment
• Ecosystem Services
• Environmental Chemistry
• Metals and Metalloids
• New Approach Methodologies
• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
• Plastics and Polymers
• POPs and PBTs
• Remediation, Restoration and Reclamation
• Sediment
• Soil
• Water
• Wildlife

• Southeastern Regional Chapter - Professionals, 3 years