Toxicology Track

Weekly Newsletter of the MSU Center for Integrative Toxicology
Director: Norbert Kaminski/Editor: Lois Furry

January 14, 2008, Vol. 31, Number 2

Seminars this week / Seminars Upcoming / Positions

Seminars this week

The Plant Research Lab and Plant Biology Department present Igor Libourel, MSU, to speak on "Construction of Kinetic Models from Biodriectional Metabolic Flux Measurements" on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. in 101 Biochemistry.

The Department of Physiology presents Pariac Kenny, PhD, Department of Cancer Biology, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, candidate for Breast Cancer Biology Faculty position, to give a seminar titled "Identification of Therapeutic Targets in Breast Cancer Using 3D Culture Models" on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents Glenn Toney, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, to speak on "Understanding Salt-Sensitive Hypertension: What Neural Mechanisms Link Elevated Plasma Sodium with Sympathetic Activation?" on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 12:00 noon in B448-449 Life Sciences.

*The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition presents Pamela Fraker, MSU, to speak on “The Rapid Impact of Nutritional Status on the Neuroimmune System” on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 4 p.m. in 1135 S. Anthony Hall.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department presents David Braun, Penn. State, to speak on "Tie-Dyed 1 Encodes a Novel Protein Controlling Carbohydrate Accumulation in Leaves" on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in 101 Biochemistry.

*The Chemistry Department presents Siobhan Shay, MSU, to speak on "Detection of Heavy Metals in Water Using Immunoassays and Surface Plasmon Resonance" on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. in 136 Chemistry.

*Fulfills seminar requirements for the Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences Graduate Programs. Seminars that fulfill this requirement are archived at seminars.

Seminars Upcoming

*The MSU Faculty Emeriti Association presents James Trosko, pediatrics and human development, to speak on “Stem Cells: Their Potential Role in the Cause, Prevention and Treatment of Human Diseases” on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. in the Radiology Auditorium.

*The CIT presents Drs. Scott Loveless and Robert Rickard, Dupont, to speak on “An Internal-Dose Approach to the Risk Assessment of Perfluoroocatanoic Acid (PFOA) - A Biopersistent Chemical” on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in 162 Food Safety and Toxicology. Lunch will be provided. More information at toxicology seminars.

*The CIT and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology present Dr. Joel Pounds, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, to speak on Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:30 a.m. in 101 Biochemistry. This is the second talk in the annual Distinguished Scholars in Toxicology Lecture Series. More information will be posted at http://www.cit.msu.edu.

*Fulfills seminar requirements for the Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences Graduate Programs. Seminars that fulfill this requirement are archived at seminars.

Positions

Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieving excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. In pursuit of this commitment, the Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in chemistry commencing August 2008. A Ph.D. is required, and post-doctoral research or professional experience is desired. Preference will be given to an appointment at the Assistant Professor level but applicants with outstanding credentials may be considered at higher ranks. Applications are welcomed from candidates whose teaching and research activities will contribute to the ongoing interdisciplinary research within the Department and College, with preference being given to those candidates with expertise in environmental science. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and externally funded research program and to contribute to the educational mission of the Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels as appropriate to their research expertise and interests. The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibilities for quantitative analysis and instrumentation, supervise both undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory, and contribute to the graduate programs in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. Experience in teaching a breadth of course offerings will be an asset. Applicants are requested to submit curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information (addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) of three references at https://jobs.astate.edu. Review of applications will begin January 5, and continue until the position is filled. Requests for further information should be directed to Dr. William Burns, Search Committee Chair, Arkansas State University, wburns@astate.edu. For additional information about the department, see http://chemistryandphysics.astate.edu/.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is recruiting for a biological scientist to support its plant pest control programs. The biological scientist develops field monitoring protocols for generating data suitable for evaluating the effects of assigned APHIS pest and disease control programs on human health and the environment. Provides leadership for coordinating and conducting training of field personnel in the skills necessary to implement environmental monitoring plans (EMP) and continuously provides technical support to field personnel to assure successful completion of EMPs. Analyzes all available data, reports findings and makes recommendations to the appropriate APHIS program management regarding how operational programs could be altered to reduce any detected or potential adverse effects on human health or the environment. Provides final review and recommendations for environmental monitoring protocols and reports, participates with operational personnel, interacts with Departmental agencies, and supports compliance of APHIS programs under applicable environmental statutes. The incumbent recommends modifications to procedures, provides general direction, and reviews monitoring activities to assure the attainment of environmental monitoring objectives. Applications accepted until January 25, 2008. Location: Riverdale, MD (in the Washington DC Metro area, near the University of Maryland campus). Salary: $55,706-103,220 depending on experience, plus benefits. Specific requirements and job application information can be found at http://www.usajobs.gov, search for vacancy announcement 28PQ-2008-0017.

The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Emerging Pathogens Institute seeks applicants for a director/professor position. This position will lead the College in development of a department of environmental health, chair the department when established, and serve as a key point of liaison with the newly established University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline and a record of academic accomplishments, scholarly recognition, and leadership responsibilities to warrant appointment at the level of professor. This is a 1.0 FTE Professor position on a 12-month appointment. View the complete job posting at http://www.phhp.ufl.edu/services/humanresources/ and click on job vacancies. Application review will begin February 1, 2008 and continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, referencing PS# 00024226, Curriculum Vitae, and three letters of reference to R. Paul Duncan PhD, Search Committee Chair, P.O. Box 100227, Gainesville, FL 32610-0227. (Phone 352-273-5127, Fax 352-273-5061, Email mr050370@phhp.ufl.edu). The University of Florida is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with minority and/or disability status are encouraged to apply. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 352-392-1251 or TDD 352-392-7056.