Projects
Publications
Published and Accepted
Carson Mowrer, Andrew Larkin, Charlotte Roscoe, Stephanie T. Grady, Junenette L. Peters, Brendon Haggerty, Perry Hystad, Matthew Bozigar
Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology · July 19, 2025
Carson Mowrer, Eric A. Whitsel, Jason M. Collins, Shu Chen, Ayesha Ekanayaka, JoAnn E. Manson, Jaymie R. Meliker, Alexander P. Reiner, Gary G. Schwartz, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Cuiran Shi, Richard L. Smith, James D. Stewart, Hari H. Venkatachalam, Matthew Bozigar
Neuroepidemiology · September 1, 2026
Indoor radon and incident heart failure in the Women’s Health Initiative
Shu Chen, Cuiran Shi, Jason M. Collins, Ayesha Ekanayaka, Carson Mowrer, James D. Stewart, David Y. Huang, Matthew Allison, Bernhard Haring, Michael J. LaMonte, Matthew Nudy, Alexander P. Reiner, Gary G. Schwartz, David Shou, Lesley Tinker, Mark Williamson, Richard L. Smith, Eric A. Whitsel
JAMA Network Open · Accepted September 9, 2026
Manuscripts Under Review and In Preparation
Endocrine disrupting chemicals modify fetal cardiac development and function
Danielle R. Stevens, Carson Mowrer, Elena Sinkovskaya, Barrett M. Welch, Andrew P. Langstrom, Ann Przbylska, Antonia M. Calafat, Julianne C. Botelho, Alfred Abuhamad, George Saade, Jessie Buckley, Kelly K. Ferguson
In review
Use of imaging to examine the roles of environmental chemicals in pregnancy and health: a scoping review
Belle Martin, Carson Mowrer, Andrea Chalem, Barrett M. Welch, Mandy Goldberg, Emily J. Werder, Stephanie M. Engel, Danielle R. Stevens
In preparation
Gestational exposure to legacy and replacement phthalates and fetal organ development: findings from the HPP-3D study
Danielle R. Stevens, Carson Mowrer, Kaleigh Hinton, Elena Sinkovskaya, Ann Przbylska, Barrett M. Welch, Antonia M. Calafat, Julianne C. Botelho, Alfred Abuhamad, George Saade, Jessie Buckley, Kelly K. Ferguson
In preparation
Persistent organic pollutants and fetal development in the NICHD Fetal 3D Study
Danielle R. Stevens, Carson Mowrer, Zhen Chen, Kelly K. Ferguson, Katherine L. Grantz
In preparation
A high-resolution land use regression model of outdoor noise with building shielding and road traffic predictors for a medium-large United States city
Andrew Larkin, Carson Mowrer, Charlotte Roscoe, Stephanie T. Grady, Brendon Haggerty, Junenette L. Peters, Perry Hystad, Matthew Bozigar
In preparation
Current Projects
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposures and Fetal Organ Development
These studies are the first in humans to examine the relationship between gestational exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as phthalates and fetal organ development and function. Our findings suggest these gestational exposures may contribute to subclinical structural and functional cardiac and liver adaptations.
Persistent Organic Pollutants and Fetal Growth
This project investigates associations between prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and fetal growth and development. Using detailed ultrasound measurements of fetal organ volumes, body composition, and limb dimensions, we examine how individual chemicals and complex chemical mixtures relate to patterns of fetal growth throughout pregnancy.
Age Correction and Growth Assessment in Preterm Children
Accurate assessment of growth among children born preterm requires careful consideration of whether to use corrected or chronological age. Using longitudinal measurements of height and weight, we investigate how differences in growth classification vary by gestational age at birth and age during childhood, with the goal of identifying when age correction is most appropriate. This research aims to inform clinical guidelines for assessing growth in preterm children and improve the accuracy of growth monitoring during early childhood.
Residential Radon Exposure and Brain Cancer Risk
This project explores the association between residential radon exposure and the risk of brain and central nervous system cancer in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) cohort. By linking radon concentration data to WHI participant locations, this study examines whether chronic residential radon exposure may contribute to an increased risk of these cancers. This research aims to deepen our understanding of radon as a potential environmental risk factor for brain and central nervous system cancers in the United States.
Validation of Residential Radon Exposure Metrics
Despite their widespread use in epidemiologic research, the comparative performance of existing radon metrics for estimating in-home radon concentrations has rarely been evaluated against independently collected radon measurements. This study aims to assess agreement, bias, and error relative to measured concentrations to inform the selection and interpretation of radon concentration estimates in large cohort studies and strengthen the evidence base for studying the health effects of residential radon exposure.
High-Resolution Modeling of Road Traffic Noise Exposure
Using week-long road traffic noise measurements from over 200 locations in Portland, Oregon, we developed a predictive model to estimate noise exposure levels across the entire city at a 10-meter resolution. The model integrates a range of geospatial variables, including traffic volumes, vehicle speeds, and traffic calming features, along with a novel component that accounts for the noise-shielding effects of buildings. This model provides a valuable tool for future epidemiological studies exploring the health impacts of road traffic noise exposure.