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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
'Beyond the Flames and Floods: Exploring Health Impacts of Climate-Exacerbated Disasters'
Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Dr. Carolyn Yip from the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health at the University of Iowa will give a presentation. Note the different time and location.
News
Jyoti Wins Oral Presentation Award
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Human Toxicology Program student Jyoti Arora won the Best Oral Presentation Award at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Retreat 2022
Human Toxicology Program Program Director Named University of Iowa Distinguished Chair
Monday, June 6, 2022
Dr. Peter Thorne, Director of the Human Toxicology Program, was named a University of Iowa Distinguished Chair.
EPA Toxicologist Presents on Environmental Crime
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Human Toxicology students enjoyed the presentation on "Toxicology and Environmental Crime: Transcending Borders and Answering 'So What?" presented by Dr. Kristin Keteles, EPA National Investigations Center (NEI). The presentation was part of the College of Public Health Global Public Health Week.
Students awarded Graduate College fellowships
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Nazmin Akter-Eti and Laura Gosse were awarded Post-Comprehensive Fellowships.
Six Students Present at Society of Toxicology Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Six Human Tox students will present virtually at the 2021 Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting.
Human Toxicology 2020 Holiday Letter
Monday, March 1, 2021
The letter highlights the activities current and former Human Toxicology students and faculty.
Nat Geographic COVID-19 Article Features Tox Faculty Member
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Dr. Salem comments on the safety results of Moderna's first clinical trail involving the vaccine.
Salem Named Hancher-Finkbine Award Recipient
Monday, April 27, 2020
Dr. Salem was named as a recipient of the prestigious Hancher-Finkbine Faculty Medallion.
Lehmler and Thorne Lead EHSRC
Monday, April 27, 2020
Dr. Lehmler was appointed the Director of the University of Iowa Environmental Health Sciences Research Center.
Dr. Paul McCray Developing COVID Vaccine
Monday, April 13, 2020
University of Iowa Human Toxicology faculty member Paul McCray has been working to develop a vaccine that would be used against SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 Holiday Letter
Monday, December 23, 2019
Letter highlights the activities current and former Human Toxicology students and faculty have done in the past year.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Students Present at Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting!
Friday, June 28, 2019
Yinwen Cheng, Ben Elser, Nazmin Eti, and Jeffrey Stolwijk all made presentations.
Human Toxicology Student Awarded Fulbright!
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Barbara Okeke will conduct a public health research study in Romania.
Rahman Presents at Association for Research in Otolaryngology Conference
Monday, April 2, 2018
His poster was only one of 11 selected from over 1300 for an oral “blitz” presentation.
ESPR Publication by Human Toxicology Faculty
Monday, April 2, 2018
Lehmler, Robertson, and Duffel collaborated with researchers from the University of California-Davis.
Al Rashaideh Given Harvard Medical School Award
Monday, April 2, 2018
Tasnim Al Rashaideh received this award for her "Daily Routine" app that would allow cancer patients to track daily habits, moods, and medication and also share this information with health care providers.
Students Present at Superfund Research Program Annual Meeting
Monday, April 2, 2018
Three Human Toxicology students presented at the 2017 Superfund Research Program annual meeting.
Okeke, Uwimana, and Buranasudja receive Graduate College Post Comprehensive-Research Fellowships
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
These achievements are evident from a combination of outstanding academic performance in coursework, as well as early scholarly research activities.
May and Li awarded NRC Fellowships
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
The fellowships will provide support for Dustin May and Mengshi Li through the completion of their PhD studies.
Students Work and Learn in the Community
Friday, October 20, 2017
Human Tox students visited East Chicago to support the outreach activities of the Iowa Superfund Research Program (ISRP). This included teaching an 8th science class about PCBs.
Toxicology Students Participate in EPA Risk Assessment Course
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Students received an EPA certificate at the end of the day-long course.
Students Present at Toxicology Conference
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Students and faculty attended the 2017 Central States Society of Toxicology (CSSOT) Annual Meeting in Ames, Iowa.
Student Get Together
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Students gathered to welcome new students and wish recent graduate Jaymie Voorhees good luck in her new position.
Human Toxicology Faculty Measure PCBs in Schools
Thursday, October 19, 2017
A study by Dr. Hornbuckle and Dr. Thorne found airborne PCBs present in the classrooms of six schools they studied.
Dr. Robertson in Quartz
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Dr. Robertson provided the online new site with information on the antimicrobial Triclosan.
Uwimana Awarded KC Donnelly Fellowship
Thursday, October 19, 2017
With the fellowship, Eric will extern at the University of California-Davis and present his research at the SRP Annual Meeting.
Dr. Thorne Awarded Scholar of the Year Award
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
The award recognizes outstanding research, scholarly, and creative activities.
Two New Faculty Join Our Program!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Dr. Hanna Stevens and Dr. Ethan Anderson have joined the Human Toxicology Program.
Dr. Schnoor Honored at American Chemical Society Meeting
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Dr. Schnoor received a two-day tribute for his many impactful contributions to the field.
Students and Faculty Receive Awards at Society of Toxicology Meeting
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
A student and a former student were also elected to serve as representatives to CSSOT.
Dr. Lehmler Presents at International Symposium
Monday, February 20, 2017
Dr. Lehmler presented on the "Metabolism of Polychlorinated Biphenyls" at the University of California-Davis
Okeke Awarded Fellowship
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Only three American College of Toxicology (ACT) Graduate Fellowships are awarded each year.
Dr. Ludewig Honored with John Doull Award!
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
For her many contributions to the discipline of Toxicology Dr. Ludewig received this award from the Central States Society of Toxicology (CSSOT) at their 2016 annual meeting.
Students Given Awards at CSSOT Meeting
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Three Tox students received awards at the 2016 CSSOT Annual Meeting. Two UI faculty members were guest speakers as well.
Toxciology Students and Faculty Present at International Conference in Japan!
Friday, October 7, 2016
Two students received awards for their poster presentations at the Ninth International PCB Conference held in October 2016.
Toxicology Professor Honored
Friday, October 7, 2016
The July 5, 2016 issue of Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T) was dedicated to honoring Dr. Schnoor's impact on the field.
Spring and Summer Human Toxicology Graduates
Friday, October 7, 2016
Three PhD students graduated in the spring and two graduated in the summer.
Tox Student Receives Research Grant Award
Friday, July 1, 2016
The grant supports Dustin May's research into the health effects of chronic exposure to low level natural radiation
Toxicology Professor's Paper Accepted into Toxicological Sciences Journal!
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Dr. Lehmler collaborated on the project with fellow ISRP researcher Dr. Larry Robertson, Post-Doc fellow Xianai Wu, and three researchers from the University of California-Davis.
Duke Superfund Researcher Presents at Iowa Seminar
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Lee Ferguson gave a talk titled "Helping Contaminants Emerge: New Approaches for Identifying Organic Micropollutants Relevant to Ecological and Human Exposure."
National SOT Meeting Tox Students Gathering
Friday, April 22, 2016
Current and former Tox students gathered with faculty and staff of the ISRP at the 2016 National SOT meeting held in New Orleans.
Miao Li receives funds for TERA Dose Assessment Response Boot Camp
Friday, August 7, 2015
With funding from SOT's Supplemental Training for Education Program (STEP), Miao Li will attend the week-long boot camp on risk assessment.
Nelson Lead Author of Best Paper in ES&T Letters
Thursday, March 26, 2015
The paper, "Matrix Complications in the Determination of Radium Levels in Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback Water from Marcellus Shale," was one of only five studies selected for the honor.
UI engineers find switchgrass removes PCBs from soils
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Discovery could lead to environmentally-friendly way to remove toxic chemicals from soils.
Program Leadership
Iowa Superfund Research Program
Center of research excellence focused on polychlorinated biphenyls.