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Sherri (Sam) Mason, Ph.D, director of Project NePTWNE at Gannon University, was highlighted in a recent examining growing public and scientific interest in microplastics entering human bloodstreams. The piece explores how companies are offering consumer blood testing for microplastic particles and the broader implications of this emerging environmental health concern.

A recognized leader in microplastic research, Mason’s work has been instrumental in understanding the extent and impact of plastic pollution in freshwater systems — particularly in the Great Lakes region — and advocating for solutions to reduce human and ecosystem exposure. Her research has been cited internationally and helped shape policy, including the basis for the

As director of Project NePTWNE, Mason continues to advance interdisciplinary efforts to monitor, mitigate and communicate the science of microplastic contamination. Her expertise brings critical insight to national conversations on environmental health and reinforces Gannon University’s commitment to research that addresses real-world challenges.