Human Toxicology

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Join the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Human Toxicology. Early Priority is mid-December.

Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Human Toxicology at the University of Iowa!

Toxicology, as recently defined by the Society of Toxicology, is "the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem, including the prevention and amelioration of such largest adverse effects."

The Human Toxicology Program has a long history of providing world class mentoring and research opportunities for its students. First year students participate in three different research rotations to determine their research interests. With only seven required courses, curriculum is tailored towards the student’s interests. Graduates have found immediate employment in industry, government, and academia.

Events

Hardin Open Workshops - ORCiD: Open Researcher and Contributor ID (Zoom)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

What is ORCID? Why would you want one? This session will discuss ORCID, how researchers can benefit from having one, and how ORCID connects with other information systems. This will also be a hands-on workshop where everyone will have the chance to create their own ORCID and learn the most efficient ways to populate their profile with their publications. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the...

T-cell Help in NK-Cell Mediated Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity

Friday, November 22, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Human Toxicology Program student Jyoti Arora will present her research on the T-cell help in NK-Cell mediated antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Jyoti is doing her research with Dr. George Weiner from the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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