Sarah Dickinson

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Biology
• Toxicology
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Genetics

Degrees Received

• Ph.D. Toxicology, 2020, University of Rochester, Rochester NY
• M.S. Toxicology, 2016, University of Rochester, Rochester NY
• B.S. Biology, 2014, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester NY

Publications

• Sarah J Phelan-Dickinson, Brian C Palmer, Yue Chen, Lisa A Delouise (2020). "The UVR Filter Octinoxate Modulates Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling in Keratinocytes via Inhibition of CYPlAl and CYPlBl." Toxicological Sciences https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfaa091
• Palmer, B. C., Jatana, Samreen, Phelan-Dickinson, Sarah, DeLouise, Lisa (2019). "Amorphous silicon dioxide nanoparticles modulate immune responses in a model of allergic contact dermatitis." Scientific Reports 9(1): 5085
• Palmer, B. C., Phelan-Dickenson, Sarah J., DeLouise, Lisa (2019). "Multi-walled carbon nanotube oxidation dependent keratinocyte cytotoxicity and skin inflammation." Particle and Fibre Toxicology 16(1):
• Jatana, S., Palmer, B., Phelan, S., Gelein, R., DeLouise, L. (2017). "In vivo quantification of quantum dot systemic transport in C57BL/6 hairless mice following skin application post-ultraviolet radiation." Particle and Fibre Toxicology 14(1): 12.
• Jatana, S., Palmer, B., Phelan, S., DeLouise, L. ( (2017). "lmmunomodulatory Effects of Nanoparticles on Skin Allergy." Scientific Reports 7(1): 3979.

Presentations

• Dickinson (Phelan), S; DeLouise, L. “The UV Filter Octinoxate Modulates AhR Activity via CYP1A1 Inhibition” The Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. March 2019. Baltimore, MD.
• Phelan, S; DeLouise, L. “Modulation of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor via Octinoxate.” The Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting March 2018. San Antonio, TX.
• Phelan, S; DeLouise, L. “Effect of UVR and UVR Filters in Modulating AhR Dependent Skin Immune Responses.” The Society of Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting. April 2017, Portland, OR
• Phelan, S; Hanson, K; DeLouise, L. “Modulation of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor via Sunscreen Ingredients.” The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Symposium 2016, University of Rochester Medical Center. August 2016, Rochester, NY

Committees

• Graduate and Adult Program Committee
• Pre-Med Committee
• Chemistry Faculty Candidate Search Committee
• Biology Faculty Candidate Search Committee

Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal

• My PhD thesis work focused on examining potential off-target effects of ultraviolet radiation filters found in sunscreens, with an emphasis on the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
• One of my favorite hobbies is CrossFit. I picked it up during graduate school and loved it so much that I eventually earned my coaching certificate and have coached group classes for over 2.5 years.
• If I’m not working or working out, I usually enjoy virtually all outdoor activities (except when there’s snow on the ground), baking (especially eating what I bake), and playing board games with my husband, Brian.