Toxicology Track

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

July 23, 2007, Vol. 30, Number 27

Seminar /Workshops /Course Announcement/Position

Seminar

*The Department of Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology present Chidozie J. Amuzie, Environmental Toxicology Ph.D. Candidate, to give a research proposal seminar entitled "Hazard Characterization of Deoxynivalenol Exposure", on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 12 p.m. in 206 G.M. Trout Building.

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

Workshops

The MSU CIT Superfund Program, Research Translation Core, is hosting a one-day workshop on September 19, 2007 at the MSU Kellogg Center to review and exchange ideas concerning the findings of the recently releases studies by the National Academy of Science and the World Health Organization on dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, and how these findings may be used in formulating national and international environmental policies and regulations. As part of the Superfund Basic Research Program grant to MSU from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science, this workshop is being provided free-of-charge to all participants, but seating capacity is limited.  Ensure your place by calling 517-353-6469 or e-mailing tox@msu.edu as soon as possible.  Overnight accommodations are available at the Kellogg Center by calling 517-432-4000.  An informational flyer is available at superfund workshop.

PACS Testing, Consulting and Training will provide short courses in San Jose in August, Chicago in September, Pittsburg in October, Atlanta in November; and Orlando in December. For a complete schedule and course offerings, check the PACS website at http://pacslabs.com or call 724. 457. 6756

Course Announcement

Course offering for Fall 2007: PHM 816 Integrative Toxicology: Mechanisms, Pathology and Regulation (also listed as PDI 816, ANS 816 and BMB 816); MWF 9:10 - 10:00 AM
B448 Life Sciences Building

This course will explore general modes and mechanisms of toxicity and chemical-induced cancer, mechanisms and pathology of target organ toxicology, and aspects of regulation and risk assessment. Accordingly, this course will be relevant to students with an interest in toxicology, toxicologic pathology and risk assessment. It is a core course required for the Center for Integrative Toxicology’s doctoral program in Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences (EITS). PHM 816 replaces PHM 814, and students should not enroll in PHM 814. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Ganey (ganey@msu.edu or 517-432-1761) or Dr. Harkema (harkemaj@msu.edu 517-353-8627).

Position

The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS); Division of Public Health (DPH); Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health in Madison Wisconsin, has an opening for research scientist - 0701918 Risk Assessor/Toxicologist. The starting salary is between $51,187 and $82,010 per year depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A two-year Career Executive trial period is required. This position performs health risk assessments of the exposure risk, real or potential, to environmental contaminants such as chemicals and pathogens and formulates as well as implements management decisions and policies to DHFS/DPH management regarding issues related to human exposure to environmental contaminants. This position reviews the human exposure risk presented through environmental pathways, such as groundwater, drinking water, soil and air and the resultant or potential health risk; reviews site characterization information, environmental monitoring data, multimedia exposure modeling, and other site related data to assist with the development of a health risk assessment; serves as a technical consultant for other staff professionals involved with human exposure to contaminants in the environment; assists with the review of health assessments and other risk assessment documents for technical content, readability, conciseness, appropriate reading level, appropriateness of public health recommendations and overall quality; reviews environmental data/information to determine its adequacy for completing site-specific health risk assessments, reviews environmental modeling data to determine the confidence by which such data can be used to predict present and future human exposure to toxic substances in the environment, and conducts health risk assessments to identify contaminants and pathways of concern, estimate exposure doses, and characterize potential health hazards. This position provides recommendations regarding the exposure risk and appropriate exposure prevention actions and serves as a liaison with local health and other local officials and the general public involved with exposure issues related to environmental contaminants. How To Apply: For applicants who do not have Career Executive status in the classified state service, submit an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38); a current resume; and a paper limited to 4 pages describing your education, training and/or work experience related to: 1) conducting health risk assessments of the exposure to contaminants or chemicals through environmental pathways such as air, water, and food; 2) providing health risk recommendations and overseeing the preparation and communication of guidelines and/or educational materials to prevent or reduce exposure of contaminants or chemicals; and 3) providing technical assistance and consultation related to health risk assessments. Be sure to discuss your experience in terms of its scope, duration, and your specific role and responsibilities. Your responses are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for this vacancy. Send application/examination materials to Veronica Law; DHFS/BPER, Room 555, 1 West Wilson Street; PO Box 7850, Madison, WI 53707-7850 or FAX (608) 267-2147 or mail to LawVB@dhfs.state.wi.us. You can get the State Application form at the OSER website http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=1121 or call to request one at (608)267-9893 (voice) or (888) 701-1251 (TextNet).