Jackie Gerson (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Assistant Professor Jacqueline “Jackie” Gerson of Michigan State University is working with artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Senegal and other countries to better understand and reduce the mining’s health risks. Credit Courtesy Jacqueline Gerson Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.