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

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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

From Raw Data to Discovery: Accelerating Your Research with IIHG Bioinformatics

Friday, October 30, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Michael Chimenti, PhD., Director of Bioinformatics, Iowa Institute of Human Genetics (IIHG), will discuss how to use the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics Bioinformatics Program in your research.

How to Design Robust Neurodevelopmental Research using the HawkIDDRC Developmental Genetics/Epigenetics Core

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

Dr. Hanna Stevens, Professor of Psychiatry, and Human Toxicology Program faculty member, will discuss Design Robust Neurodevelopmental Research using the HawkIDDRC Developmental Genetics/Epigenetics Core at the University of Iowa/[email protected]

Unveiling Organ Crosstalk via Circulating Metabolite Exchange at the Whole-Body Level

Friday, November 13, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building

Hosung Bae, PhD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine – Endocrinology and Metabolism, will present on unveiling organ crosstalk via circulating metabolite exchange at the whole-body level,

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Student Research Video

Social Media

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

Program Leadership

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Jong Sung Kim, Director

Office: S357 CPHB

Phone: 319-467-0222

Email: [email protected]

Marie Gaine

Marie Gaine, Director of Graduate Studies

Office: 546 CPB

(319) 467-1031

[email protected]

 

Iowa Superfund Research Program

Center of research excellence focused on polychlorinated biphenyls.