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Human ToxicologyDirector: Larry W. Robertson (Occupational and Environmental Health/Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Radiation Oncology)Associate director: Peter Thorne (Occupational and Environmental Health/Civil and Environmental Engineering) Affiliated faculty: Garry Buettner (Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Radiation Oncology), Frederick Domann (Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Radiation Oncology), Jonathan Doorn (Pharmacy), Ken Dornfeld (Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Radiation Oncology), Michael Duffel (Pharmacy), R. William Field (Occupational and Environmental Health/Epidemiology), Laurence Fuortes (Occupational and Environmental Health), Frederic Gerr (Occupational and Environmental Health), Prabhat Goswami (Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Molecular and Cellular Biology/Radiation Oncology), Keri Hornbuckle (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Joel Kline (Immunology/Internal Medicine), Hans-Joachim Lehmler (Occupational and Environmental Health), Gabriele Ludewig (Occupational and Environmental Health), Paul McCray (Pediatrics/Genetics), David Murhammer (Chemical and Biochemical Engineering), Larry Oberley (Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Radiation Oncology/Integrative Physiology), Jerald Schnoor (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Douglas Spitz (Free Radical and Radiation Biology/Radiation Oncology), Jerrold Weiss (Immunology/Internal Medicine/Microbiology), Dale Wurster (Pharmacy) Graduate degrees: M.S., Ph.D. in Human Toxicology Web site: http://toxicology.grad.uiowa.edu/ Toxicology is the study of how biological, chemical, physical, and radiological agents affect living organisms and the ecosystem, and how to prevent or lessen the adverse effects of those agents. The Human Toxicology Program prepares toxicologists to identify and assess environmental exposures, identify mechanisms by which toxicants affect homeostasis or induce disease, identify interventions to prevent adverse effects, and estimate acceptable levels of exposure to protect public health. The program is interdisciplinary, involving the Graduate College, the Carver College of Medicine, and the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy, and Public Health. Graduate ProgramsThe Human Toxicology Program offers a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in human toxicology.Master of ScienceThe Master of Science in human toxicology requires a minimum of 39 s.h. of graduate credit; a thesis is required. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a master's degree as a second degree or through part-time study, particularly those who perform toxicologists' functions in their jobs and who need additional training.Entering students should have backgrounds in the biological, engineering, and physical sciences and should have completed courses in introductory chemistry and biology, and organic chemistry. After entering the program, students work with their assigned mentors to choose an advisory committee, which meets at least once a semester to help the student explore his or her research interests. The committee also provides consultation on course work and research activities and serves as the committee for the final examination (thesis defense). The Human Toxicology Program is flexible. Students work with their advisory committees to plan a course of study tailored to their individual interests and goals within the field of toxicology. All M.S. students must successfully complete a first course in toxicology, 175:260 Environmental Toxicology (3 s.h.) or 046:214 Pharmaceutical and Chemical Toxicology (3 s.h.); and an advanced course, 175:265 Advanced Toxicology (4 s.h.). All toxicology graduate students are required to register for 198:180 Toxicology Research Seminar each semester of their enrollment in the program. Upon successful completion of all requirements, including the thesis and its oral defense, students are awarded a Master of Science. Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy in Human Toxicology requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The program is designed for students with backgrounds in the biological, engineering, and physical sciences. Entering students should have solid training in science, including courses in introductory chemistry and biology, and organic chemistry; knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology is also useful. Students may remedy deficiencies by taking appropriate courses during their first year of graduate study.Students begin the program with three 2-month rotations in the laboratories of participating faculty members, in order to identify a mentor. The mentor assumes financial responsibility for the student. With advice from their mentors, students choose an advisory committee, which meets at least once a semester to help the student explore his or her research interests. The committee also provides consultation on course work and research activities and serves as the committee for the comprehensive examination and the final examination (dissertation defense). The Human Toxicology Program is flexible. Students work with their advisory committees to plan a course of study tailored to their individual interests and goals within the field of toxicology. All Ph.D. students must successfully complete a first course in toxicology, 175:260 Environmental Toxicology (3 s.h.) or 046:214 Pharmaceutical and Chemical Toxicology (3 s.h.); and an advanced course, 175:265 Advanced Toxicology (4 s.h.). All toxicology graduate students are required to register for 198:180 Toxicology Research Seminar each semester of their enrollment in the program and to successfully complete 650:270 Responsible Conduct in Research within the first two years of graduate study. After successfully completing the comprehensive examination, usually at the end of the second year of graduate study, students advance to Ph.D. candidacy. They devote all of their time to dissertation research and writing. Upon successful completion of all requirements, including the dissertation and its oral defense, students are awarded a Doctor of Philosophy. AdmissionStudents may apply directly to the Human Toxicology Program or through the University's Biosciences Program. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog.Financial SupportDoctoral students in human toxicology receive stipends and tuition support from University of Iowa sources, including Presidential Graduate Fellowships and graduate research assistantships, and from non-University sources, such as training grants from the National Institutes of Health.Training OpportunitiesThe Human Toxicology Program is supported by an Iowa Superfund basic research program grant that supports six research projects and seven support cores, including a training core. Human toxicology faculty members are supported by the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center, a National Institute of Environmental Health Center of Excellence.FacilitiesTraining is conducted primarily in laboratories and teaching facilities of the departments and colleges of Human Toxicology Program faculty members. These are among the best-equipped laboratories on campus. Together with the University's central research facilities, they provide access to the most up-to-date research equipment and expertise.Associated CoursesFor course descriptions and prerequisite information, see the course listings in the College of Pharmacy (prefix 046) and Department of Occupational and Environmental Health (prefix 175) sections of the Catalog.
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