Continue your story here

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

2022 HTP CSSOT

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

Unseen hazards in the air we breathe: Pulmonary toxicology and countermeasures

Friday, March 6, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Andrea Adamcakova-Dodd, PhD, Associate Research Scientist, in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa will present her research on Unseen hazards in the air we breathe: Pulmonary toxicology and countermeasures.

Multisystem effects of polychlorinated biphenyls: A cross-species approach to neurotoxicity and molecular disruption

Friday, April 3, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Nicole Breese, a PhD candidate in the Human Toxicology Program, University of Iowa, will present her dissertation research.

She will discuss multisystem effects of polychlorinated biphenyls: A cross-species approach to neurotoxicity and molecular disruption.

Nicole's mentor is Dr. Hans-Joachim Lehmler.

Respiratory hazard identification of polyamide-12 microplastic aerosol exposures: An exploratory-driven approach

Friday, April 10, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Milica Pavlovic, a PhD candidate in the Human Toxicology Program, University of Iowa will present her dissertation defense research.

She will present on respiratory hazard identification of polyamide-12 microplastic aerosol exposures: An exploratory-driven approach.

Milica's mentor is Dr. Jong-Sung Kim.

View more events

Student Research Video

Social Media

Tox twitter account.png

The Student Advisory Committee has created a Twitter account and an Instagram account. Follow us to get all the latest info!

Program Leadership

Thorne picture

Peter Thorne, Director

Office: S341A, CPHB

Phone: 319-335-4216

Email: peter-thorne@uiowa.edu

JS Kim.jpg

Jong Sung Kim, Director of Graduate Studies

Office: S357 CPHB

319-467-0222

jongsung-kim@uiowa.edu

 

Iowa Superfund Research Program

Center of research excellence focused on polychlorinated biphenyls.