Toxicology Track

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

January 21, 2008, Vol. 31, Number 3

Seminars this week / Seminars Upcoming /
Trainee Enrichment and Professional Development / Positions

Seminars this week

Monday, January 21

The Genetics Program presents Brad Day, to speak on “The NDR1-Actin Connection: Linking Gene-for-Gene Resistance and the Actin Cytoskeleton” on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.

The Plant Biology and Plant Research Laboratories presents Dr. Bin Han, National Center for Gene Research, Shanghia, China, to speak on “Comparative Genomics Studies of the Asian Cultivated Rice Subspecies, Indica and Japonica, and Progresses of Rice Function Genomics Research in China” on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. in 101 Biochemistry.

Tuesday, January 24

The Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Department presents Daniel Kearns, Indiana University, to speak on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. in 1415 Biomedical and Physical Sciences.

Wednesday, January 23

The Breast Cancer Biology presents Kathryn Eisenmann, postdoctoral fellow, Van Andel Research Institute, to give a faculty candidate seminar on “Mechanistic Insights into Cytoskeletal Dynamics During Cancer Cell Motility” on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. in 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.

*The MSU Faculty Emeriti Association presents James Trosko, MSU 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.

Thursday, January 24

*The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program presents Dr. M. Celeste Simon, University of Pennsylvania, to speak on “HIFs, Hypoxia, and Stem Cells” on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in 101 Biochemistry.

The Neuroscience Program presents Dr. Diane O’Dowd, University of California-Irvine, to speak on “Neurobiology in Drosophila: Small Brain, Large Potential” on Thursday, January  24, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.

The Departments of Horticulture and of Crop and Soil Sciences present Dick Sayre, Ohio State University, to speak on “BioCassava Plus” on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. in A149 Plant and Soil Sciences.

The Epidemiology Program presents Cathy Lord, University of Michigan, to speak on “Early Development Trajectories (ASD from 1-3)” on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in C102 East Fee, Patenge Room.

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

Seminars Upcoming

*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. Registration required by January 25, 2008. More information at toxicology seminars.

*The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents Priya Raman to give a thesis proposal seminar on “Suppression of Interleukin-2 Secretion by a Cyclooxygenase-2 Meatabolite of 2-Arachidonyl Glycerol Involves the Activation of Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor Gamma” on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 12 noon in B448-9 Life Sciences.

The Chemistry Department presents Jennifer Froelich, MSU, to speak on ”Development and Application of Multistage Tandem Mass Spectrometry Methods for Proteomic Analysis” on Friday, February 8, 2008, in 136 Chemistry.

*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.

Trainee Enrichment and Professional Development

The Graduate School presents the following workshops and seminars open to all MSU graduate students. A calendar of these workshops is also available at http://www.grad.msu.edu/stuwork.htm.

“From Graduate Student to Professor: Stages of Professional Development” on Saturday, January 26, 2008, in Big Ten C, Kellogg Center. For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/professional.htm.

“The Academic Job Search” on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in 6 Student Services. For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/current/jobseries.htm#job.

“Developing Communication and Conflict Management Skills to Save Time and Enhance Productivity” on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in 104 Kellogg Center.  For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/workshop/developingcommunication.pdf.

“Responsibility to the Subjects of Research: Animals” on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Room, Kellogg Center.  For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/all/respconduct.htm.

“Responsibility to the Subjects of Research: Humans” on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Room, Kellogg Center.  For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/all/respconduct.htm.

“Networking for Ph.D.'s: Building Relationships for Your Future” on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in 6 Student Services. For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/current/jobseries.htm.

“Thesis/Dissertation Formatting and Graduation Requirements” on Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Center. For more information and to register, go to http://www.grad.msu.edu/pdf/TD%20F07.pdf

“Objectivity & Conflicting Interests in Academic Research” on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Room, Kellogg Center.  For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/all/respconduct.htm.

“From CV to Resume: Developing Written Credentials for Nonacademic Positions” on Thursday, March 19, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in 6 Student Services. For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/current/jobseries.htm.

“Mastering the Interview” on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in 6 Student Services. For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/current/jobseries.htm#interview.

“Identify the Obstacles To Your Thesis/Dissertation” on Saturday, March 29, 2008. For more information and to register, go to http://www.grad.msu.edu/stuwork.htm.

“Translating Academic Success into Expanded Career Opportunities in Agencies, Industry, and Academia” on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Big Ten B, Kellogg Center. For more information and to register, go to http://grad.msu.edu/professional.htm.

Positions

The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) has vacancies in our Hazardous Substances group, located in Wellington, New Zealand. The work involves evaluating applications for import and manufacture or reassessment of chemicals. This includes: evaluating data packages and identifying data gaps; corresponding with applicants and searching web-based information sources for additional information; summarising study reports to extract information required for hazard classification and environmental exposure modelling; applying controls appropriate to the risk; recording these risk analyses in reports and internal databases; managing projects to ensure applications are processed within appropriate timeframes; and, client liaison. Additionally for the Senior Toxicologist there is a significant development component to the job. Currently we have projects on higher tier environmental and human health exposure models, and setting and application of exposure limits. For further information, a job description and an application form please see www.ermanz.govt.nz/about/vacancies.html, or contact Jo Sewell (details below).
Send your application together with a cover letter, stating the title of the position you are applying for, and a curriculum vitae. This information should be emailed to recruit@ermanz.govt.nz, or posted to: Jo Sewell, ERMA New Zealand BP House, Customhouse Quay PO Box 131 Wellington 6140 New Zealand +64 4 918 4812 (Tel) +64 4 914 0433 (Fax). Applications will close when the positions have been filled.

At Ordway Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Albany, a recently funded NIH postdoctoral position is available to study how polymorphic human cytochrome P450 genes activate carcinogens to become genotoxic agents. The project involves expressing cytochrome P450 genes in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and monitoring checkpoint activation and genotoxic endpoints after exposure to liver carcinogens. The project is in collaboration with the School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in yeast genetics, PCR, chromosome karyotyping, and general molecular biology techniques. Experience in yeast genetics is desirable but not necessary. Please forward/fax/e-mail curriculum vitae and brief description of research interests with a list of three references to: Michael Fasullo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Albany, Senior Research Scientist, Division of Cancer Research, Ordway Research Institute, 150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208. Phone (518) 641-6467; Fax (518) 641-6304; e-mail: mfasullo@ordwayresearch.org.

Covance, a contract research organization, is accepting applications for a Study Director, Genetic Toxicology. Covance's genetic and molecular toxicology units are located in Vienna, Virginia and in Harrogate, UK, and are staffed by more than 100 full-time scientific staff. State-of-the-art study designs are in full compliance with OECD and ICH guidelines and are performed in accordance with all applicable GLP regulations. As a Study Director, you will provide direction during the conduct of client sponsored studies or research projects/programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. You will also hold responsibility for the overall design and conduct of genetic toxicology studies, including interpretation, analysis, documentation and reporting of results. Requirements include: a Ph.D. with 10 years experience in Genetic Toxicology or the field of mutagenicity. Additional experience may substitute for educational requirements. Please apply online at www.covancecareers.com refer to req id # 9341. Or, for more information contact tricia.cullen@covance.com

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