Toxicology Track

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

April 30, 2007, Vol. 30, Number 17

Seminars/Workshops/Grants/Positions/

Seminars

The Genetics Program presents Kris Chan, MSU, to speak on "Methods that Integrate Domain Knowledge with Gene Expression Data " on Monday, April 30, 2007 at 12:30 p.m.. in 1425 Biomedical and Physical Sciences.

The BMB Research Store presents Scott Evans, Senior Life Sciences Representative, to speak on "Automating your Qiagen Spin Preps with the QIAcube" on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in 101 Biochemistry.

The Department of Animal Science presents Juan Pedro Steibel, candidate for the statistical/quantitative, gnetic/genomic position in the department, to speak on "Two Stage Tests and Designs for Transcriptional Profiling Experiments Coupling Microarray and qRT-PCR Based Measures of Gene Expression" on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in 1310 Anthony Hall.

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

Workshops

The MSU Center for Statistical Training and Consulting announces the first four workshops in their summer workshop series:
Fundamentals of Time Series Regression, Dr. Tim Vogelsang,
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Design and Analysis of Gene Expression Studies Using Microarrays, Dr. Rob Tempelman, \Monday, May 14, 2007, from 9 a.m. to noon
Introduction to Statistical Genetics, Dr. Yuehua Cui,
Monday, May 14, 2007, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling, Dr. Tenko Raykov,
Friday, May 18, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, go to http://www.cstat.msu.edu/workshops.html.

Grants

Steve Bursian and Matthew Zwiernik received $941,958 from the Dow Chemical Company for Mink Furan Exposure Study.
 
Colleen C. Hegg received $215,201 from the National Institutes of Health for Injury Evoked Regeneration Mechanism in the Olfactory System.
 
Norbert Kaminski received $3,006,609 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for the MSU Superfund Program Environmental, Microbial, and Mammalian Biomolecular Responses to AHR Ligands.

Positions

The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work a limited term. LVVWD plans, constructs and maintains an extensive local water treatment system for its water customers. GENERAL PURPOSE: Conducts specialized research studies on raw & potable water to detect unregulated compounds & contaminants; designs & implements bench-, pilot-, and/or full-scale studies for removal of contaminants; operates a variety of analytical instrumentation & equipment; develops & writes research proposals & grant applications.  Salary: $63,507 - $71,446 annually, DOQ Hours of Work: 8am 5pm, M-F Filing Deadline: Open until filled. Apply on-line at www.lvvwd.com or in person at 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89153. (702) 258-3933 / (800) 252-2011. AA/EOE/MFD.  No relocation costs will be covered.

Noblis is looking for a Principal Bioenvironmental Engineer in the Environmental Sustainability Group to support Department of Defense clients in the areas of industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, risk management, systems analysis, and health systems process improvement. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work with teams of senior toxicologists, risk assessors, environmental scientists, and information scientists to evaluate environmental hazards, develop solutions, and assist our clients to optimize their organizations and processes. Requirements: Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or a B.S. degree in math, physics, or engineering technology and an M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering from an accredited institution. Certification by a professional organization such as the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or American Academy of Environmental Engineers, and P.E. registration desired. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Sound understanding of environmental monitoring methods, technologies, and analysis. Computer and analytical skills required. Recent DoD experience in a bioenvironmental engineering job. Clear communicator, critical and creative thinker, experienced in working with minimal oversight in situations of significant personal responsibility. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Contact: Liz Altizer (703) 610-2564, www.noblis.org.