Education
Ph.D. – Chemistry, University of Kaiserslautern
M.Sc. – Biology, University of Kaiserslautern
B.S. – Biology, University of Kaiserslautern
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Mutagenesis
Exposure Monitoring
Metabolomics
Mass Spectrometry
Introduction
Dr. Boysen is an internationally recognized expert in exposure assessment and toxicology. He has pioneered internal biomonitoring and conducts cancer research projects, and monitors constituent of concern in Arkansas surface waters.
Credentials, Accreditations and Awards
2016 Mentor Award UAMS Graduate School
2010 Top Ten Abstract Award SOT Mixture Specialty Section
2006 Aspen Cancer Conference Fellow
2003-2005 Individual Ruth L. Kirschstein Research Service Award (NIEHS)
2002-2005 Leon and Bertha Goldberg Postdoctoral Fellowship
Teaching Focus
Dr. Boysen teaches introductory Environmental Health Science and Principles of Toxicology for Public Health courses. Both emphasize understanding, comprehension, and communication of public and environmental health issues, aiming to support data-driven decision-making. His teaching philosophy ranges from basic conditioning to active engagement and peer teaching, encouraging students to apply scientific knowledge in real-world contexts.
Research Overview
Dr. Boysen is interested in understanding the interplay between chemical exposure and nutritional or lifestyle habits, such as diet selection and physical activity. To achieve this DNA and protein adducts are utilized to study carcinogen metabolism, how it is modified by nutritional components and the underlying mechanisms regulating corresponding enzyme activities. In addition, exposure related changes in common metabolic pathways are investigated, using targeted and untargeted mass spectrometry based metabolomic approaches. The long-term goal Dr. Boysen’s research is to understand metabolic reprogramming of metastases to identify novel therapy targets.
Recent Books or Publications
Please view Dr. Boysen’s publications at My NCBI bibliography, Google Scholar, ORCID , ResearchGate, Scopus, SciProfiles, and Loop.
Fun Fact
I’m an avid cross-country skier, and one of my greatest joys is participating in the annual American Birkebeiner Ski Race in Wisconsin. It’s a challenge that fuels my passion for the outdoors and keeps me motivated. When I’m in Arkansas, I find peace and inspiration by riding my bicycle to Petit Jean on Mt. Magazine for coffee. I embrace every moment, believing that life is full of opportunities, and it’s too short to waste any of them.