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

The Economic Implications of Climate Change: Iowa Law Review’s Volume 110 Symposium

Friday, September 20, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm

Boyd Law Building

Iowa Law Review is proud to present its 2024 Symposium: “The Economic Impacts of Climate Change.” This event will gather scholars from across the country to discuss how public and private institutions can collectively address climate change on both national and international levels.

A Metallomics Approach for Assessing Cancer Risk Using Non-Invasive Toenail Biomarkers

Friday, September 27, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Human Toxicology Program Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Jong Sung Kim will present on his research using a metallomics approach for assessing cancer risk using non-invasive toenail biomarkers.

NIEHS Virtual Recruitment Session

Friday, October 4, 2024 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Virtual

An NIEHS Recruitment Session is going to take place virtually (Zoom) on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This afternoon event will introduce students and prospective fellows to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), an institute that is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the research happening at NIEHS, hear about available positions from...

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