Dr. Keziyah Yisrael-Gayle
@ UC Riverside School of Medicine
Keziyah Yisrael-Gayle is a postdoctoral researcher in Biomedical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. Having earned her doctorate from UCR, she continues her research in Dr. David Lo’s laboratory, focusing on health issues faced by underprivileged communities surrounding the Salton Sea. Her work is dedicated to utilizing innovative methods to investigate health disparities within these communities, particularly through advancing the scientific understanding of pulmonary inflammation caused by environmental health hazards. With a specific focus on the role of dust particles as vehicles for toxin delivery, Keziyah’s contributions are vital in fostering positive change in underserved populations plagued by environmentally linked pulmonary health issues and poor air quality.