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Matthew
N.
Newmeyer
,
PhD

Research Associate

Contact Info

Research Interests

analytical chemistry; non-targeted analysis; chemical exposure; bioanalysis; environmental science

Experiences & Accomplishments
Education
PhD
University of Maryland
2017
BS
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
2012
Overview

The goal of my work is to help improve our understanding of human exposure to environmental contaminants, primarily through developing novel methodologies for non-targeted analysis of compounds in human and environmental specimens via high-resolution mass spectrometry. I am experienced in working with various human biospecimens, including urine, blood/plasma, oral fluid, and tissue, and several environmental media such as biosolids, house dust, wastewater, and surface water. Additionally, I am skilled in data processing using different cheminformatic and statistical tools. Previously, I studied the effects of consuming over-the-counter products on producing positive drug test results, and the pharmacokinetics of major and minor cannabinoids and their metabolites following various administration routes in frequent and occasional cannabis users.

Select Publications

Selected publications from the last 3 years

  • Newmeyer MN, Lyu Q, Sobus JR, Williams AJ, Nachman KE, Prasse C. Combining nontargeted analysis with computer-based hazard comparison approaches to support prioritization of contaminants in biosolids. Environ Sci Technol. 2024; 58(27):12135–12146. doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.4c02934

  • Lupolt SN, Newmeyer MN, Lyu Q, Prasse C, Nachman KE. Optimization of a method for collecting infant and toddler urine for non-targeted analysis using cotton pads and commercially available disposable diapers. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2023. doi.org/10.1038/s41370-023-00553-x

  • Newmeyer MN, Quirós-Alcalá L, Kavi LK, Louis LM, Prasse C. Implementing a suspect screening method to assess occupational chemical exposures among U.S.-based hairdressers serving an ethnically diverse clientele: a pilot study. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2023. doi.org/10.1038/s41370-023-00519-z

  • Tehrani MW, Newmeyer MN, Rule AM, Prasse C. Characterizing the chemical landscape in commercial e-cigarette liquids and aerosols by liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry. Chem Res Toxicol. 2021;34(10):2216-2226. doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00253