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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 Airway Epithelial Responses to Residential Exposures in People with Sarcoidosis
Alejandro Pezzulo Colmenares, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine, will present his research on airway epithelial responses to residential exposures in people with sarcoidosis.
Biology of Airway Basal Cells in Lung Transplantation
Kalpaj Parekh, MBBS, Chair and DEO Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, will present his research on the biology of airway basal cells in lung transplantation.
Assessing Microplastics, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other Contaminants of Global Concern in the Environment
Shannon Meppelink, MS, Physical Scientist at the US Geological Survey Central Midwest Water Science Center will discuss assessing microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other contaminants of global concern in the environment.
News
Program Leadership
Iowa Superfund Research Program
Center of research excellence focused on polychlorinated biphenyls.