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Brittany Stinger (Fed)
Materials Research Engineer
Dr. Brittany Stinger is a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where she collaborates with the Flammability Reduction Group in the Fire Research Division. Her research focuses on enhancing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measurement capabilities and improving the understanding of PFAS exposure risks, particularly concerning public health risks to first responders. She works closely with Dr. Rick Davis and the PFAS project team on the Public Health Risks to First Responders project, as well as other projects within the Fire Research Division.
Dr. Stinger earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Rowan University, where she conducted research in the physical chemistry lab of Dr. Timothy Vaden, coauthoring journal articles and presenting at national conferences. She then pursued a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, where her research focused on ligand-mediated cell signaling, specifically investigating T-cell signaling and the MAPK/ERK pathway in both reconstituted systems and live cells. Her work contributes to a broader understanding of cellular communication, which has implications in immunology and disease treatment. During her time at Berkeley, she completed an internship with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry (BCGC), applying her scientific expertise to real-world challenges in environmental health and safety.
Dr. Stinger’s research interests include cellular signaling pathways, environmental health and safety, and PFAS exposure risks. She has been recognized for her scientific contributions, receiving the Best Chemistry Poster award at the 2018 American Chemical Society National Meeting and the Edward Morley Award for Excellence in the Art of Measurement in 2018. Beyond her scientific pursuits, Dr. Stinger enjoys exploring the great outdoors, embodying both scientific curiosity and an adventurous spirit in her work.