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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
Air Pollution and Public Health in a Changing World
Jun Wang, PhD, MS, DEO, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Lichtenberger Family Chair in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering will present his research on air pollution and public health in a changing world.
Panel Discussion: Academic Entrepreneurship
The Human Toxicology program will host a panel discussion on ways students and graduates can include possible entrepreneurship in their career plans. The panel will include:
Jon Darsee, BGS, Chief Innovation Officer, UI Ventures Office of Innovation, University of Iowa
Aliasger Salem, PhD, Associate Vice President for Research, Lyle and Sharon Bighley Endowed Chair & Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa
Michael Schultz, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of...
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Program Leadership
Iowa Superfund Research Program
Center of research excellence focused on polychlorinated biphenyls.