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Dr. Schaeffer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University. His research is primarily focused on assessing exposure and health outcomes among vulnerable populations. His research addresses exposures to particulate matter, silica, and heavy metals. In addition, Dr. Schaeffer’s research characterizes exposures to bioaerosols containing microbial communities, pathogens, antibiotic-resistant genes, and viruses among livestock workers as well as physicians, and communities impacted by flooding events. He aims to model exposure-response relationships in the context of the microbiome, inflammatory markers, sub-acute asthma markers, and pulmonary function to develop control strategies that reduce exposure and improve health.