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

TBN

Friday, April 25, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Juliana de Souza Talarico, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, will present her research. She is a leading researcher in the field of psychosocial stress and cognitive decline within aging populations.

Circadian control of cerebrovascular toxicity of environmental toxicants

Friday, May 2, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Michal Torobek, MD, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami School of Medicine, will present his research on the Circadian control of cerebrovascular toxicity of environemental toxicants.

TBN

Friday, May 9, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Michael Ashley Spies, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Pharmacy will present his research. His research investigates the fundamental properties of protein-ligand interactions, from a physical and chemical perspective. Their primary focus is on pharmaceutically relevant enzymes.

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