Toxicology Track

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

May 27, 2008, Vol. 31, Number 18

Seminars / Seminars Upcoming / Conferences

Seminars

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department present Cristina Cusumano and Ed Dere, graduate students, to give a research presentation on "Gene Expression in Development and Disease (GEDD)" on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 12 noon in 208 Biochemistry.

*The Genetics program presents Yogesh Saini, D.V.M, Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences trainee, to speak on "The Role of Hypoxia Signaling in Cobalt-Induced Lung Injury" on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 1 p.m. in 162 Food Safety and Toxicology.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents Glenn Toney, University of Texas Health Science Center, to speak on "Understanding Salt-Sensitive Hypertension: What Neural Mechanisms Link Elevated Plasma Sodium with Sympathetic Activation?" on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 12:00 noon in B448-449 Life Sciences.

Thursday, May 29, 2008
*The Center for Integrative Toxicology presents postdoctoral candidate, Kyunghee Burkitt, Ph.D., University of Michigan, on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., in room 208 Biochemistry Building. Research Summary: Investigated mechanism which induces differential cisplatin sensitivity in head and neck cancer cells and testing whether histone deacetylase inhibitor, phenylbutyrate, could sensitize cisplatin-resistant head and neck cancer cells and also investigated mechanism underlying sensitization to cisplatin.

Friday, May 30, 2008
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department present Joe Frentzel to give a dissertation defense titled "Disruption of Apoptotic Signaling Pathways During Glucocorticoid-Induced Survival of Human Neutrophils" on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in 208 Biochemistry.

The MSU Libraries presents "Finding Non-Profit Funding Electronically" on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in EG2 Main Library. Registration required by calling 432-6123, ext. 213 or e-mailing libraryclasses@mail.lib.msu.edu.

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

Seminars Upcoming

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents Erika Boerman, graduate student, to present a thesis proposal seminar on "Regulation of Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels in Skeletal Muscle Arterioles" on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 12 noon in B448-9 Life Sciences.

Thursday, June 19, 2008
*The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents Dr.Steven Segal, University of Missouri, to speak on "Integrating Electrical and Calcium Signaling in Microvascular Resistance Networks” on Thursday June 19, 2008 at 12 p.m. in B448-9 Life Sciences.

Friday, June 20, 2008
The MSU Graduate School presents "Thesis/Dissertation Formatting and Graduation Requirements" on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Kellogg Center, Big Ten C. Please register by sending an e-mail with your name, department, e-mail address and name of the workshop to gradwrsp@msu.edu. Seats are limited to 125. This presentation is offered once each semester.

Friday, August 15, 2008
The MSU Graduate School presents "Developing Communication and Conflict Management Skills to Save Time and Enhance Productivity" on Friday, August 15, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in 106 Kellogg Center. Please register by sending an e-mail with your name, department, e-mail address and name of the workshop to gradwrsp@msu.edu.

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

Conferences

The Toxicology Forum 34th Annual Meeting has been scheduled for July 6-10, 2008 in Given, Colorado. Topics include endocrine disruption and acrylamide. For more information go to http://www.toxforum.org.

The IXth World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics will take place July 27 - August 1, 2008 in Quebec, Canada. The deadline for late breaking abstracts is May 30, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.cpt2008.com.

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Summer Research Conferences will be held in July, August and September, 2008. Locations include Carefree, Arizona; Saxtons River, Vermont; and Snowmass Village, Colorado. For more information, go to http://www.faseb.org.

Professional Analytical and Consulting Services (PACS) will provide short courses in Baltimore, MD in June and Boston, MA in July. For a complete schedule and course offerings, go to www.pacslabs.com or call 724. 457. 6756.

The 28th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) titled Dioxin 2008 will be held August 17-22, 2008 in Birmingham, England. Early registration continues until June 16, 2008. For more information, go to www.dioxin.bham.ac.uk.

The 15th International Congress on In Vitro Toxicology titled "Life Quality Through Better Use of Research" will take place September 25-28, 2008 in Stockholm, Sweden. The abstract deadline is May 30, 2008 and early registration continues until June 24, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.estiv2008.org.

The Environmental Mutagen Society 39th Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 18-22, 2008 in Puerto Rico. The deadline for abstract submissions and travel awards is June 6, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.ems-us.org/AM2008/index.asp.

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North American 29th Annual Meeting will take place November 11-15, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. This year's theme is "Environmental Stewardship: Integrating Science and Management." The deadline for abstract submissions is June 4, 2008. For more information, go to http://tampa.setac.org/default.asp.

The American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting will occur December 13-17, 2008 in San Francisco, California. The deadline for abstract submissions and travel award applications is August 7, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.ascb.org/meetings/.