Toxicology Track

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

July 30, 2007, Vol. 30, Number 28

Seminars /Publications/Workshops /Course Announcement/Positions

Seminars

The National Food Safety and Toxicology Center and the Microbiology Research Unit present Betsy Foxman, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan, to give a seminar entitled "Molecular
Epidemiology of Group B Streptococcus", on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. in 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences Building.

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology present Jessica Diaz to give a masters thesis seminar entitled "Chronic 5-HT Causes a Long-term Blood Pressure Fall in DOCA-Salt Hypertension: Role of Nitric Oxide," on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 12 noon in B448-9 Life Sciences.

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

Publications

Li X, Fleis RI, Shubitowski DM, Ramadas RA, Ewart SL. Fine mapping of murine asthma quantitative trait loci and analyses of Ptgs1 and Mrc1 as positional candidate genes. DNA Seq. 2007 Jun;18(3):190-5.

Ewart SL, Robinson NE. Genes and respiratory disease: a first step on a long journey. Equine Vet J. 2007 May;39(3):270-4. Review.

Ganey PE, Luyendyk JP, Newport SW, Eagle TM, Maddox JF, Mackman N, Roth RA. Role of the coagulation system in acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Hepatology. 2007 Jul 25; [Epub ahead of print]

Deng X, Luyendyk JP, Zou W, Lu J, Malle E, Ganey PE, Roth RA. Neutrophil interaction with the hemostatic system contributes to liver injury in rats cotreated with lipopolysaccharide and ranitidine. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2007 Aug;322(2):852-61.

Buchweitz JP, Harkema JR, Kaminski NE. Time-dependent airway epithelial and inflammatory cell responses induced by influenza virus A/PR/8/34 in C57BL/6 mice. Toxicol Pathol. 2007;35(3):424-35.

Islam Z, Amuzie CJ, Harkema JR, Pestka JJ. Neurotoxicity and inflammation in the nasal airways of mice exposed to the macrocyclic trichothecene mycotoxin roridin a: kinetics and potentiation by bacterial lipopolysaccharide coexposure. Toxicol Sci. 2007 Aug;98(2):526-41.

Long DT, Voice, TC. Role of exposure analysis in solving the mystery of Balkan endemic nephropathy. Croat Med J. 2007 Jun;48(3):300-11.

Gray JS, Pestka JJ. Transcriptional Regulation of Deoxynivalenol-Induced IL-8 Expression In Human Monocytes. Toxicol Sci. 2007 Jul 16; [Epub ahead of print]

Rosenman KD. Are work-related conditions less common or were their definitions changed? Occup Environ Med. 2007 Jul;64(7):429-30.

Fong CJ, Burgoon LD, Williams KJ, Forgacs AL, Zacharewski TR. Comparative temporal and dose-dependent morphological and transcriptional uterine effects elicited by tamoxifen and ethynylestradiol in immature, ovariectomized mice. BMC Genomics. 2007 Jun 7;8:151.

Workshops/Meetings

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

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) invites you to the SETAC North America 28th Annual Meeting to be held November 11-15, 2007 at the Midwest Airline Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The meeting theme is Urban Environmental Issues: Impacts on Ecological Systems. For more information go to http://milwaukee.setac.org/home.asp.

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) announces the SETAC Europe 18th Annual Meeting will be held May 25-29, 2008 at the Palace of Culture and Science congress centre in Warsaw, Poland. The meeting will focus on scientific and applied issues of different stressors in present World. For more information, go to
http://www.setac.eu/warsaw/index.html.

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).

Positions

The Leyden Group is a Colorado-based technical recruiting and search company that focuses exclusively in the placement of toxicology, risk assessment and product safety professionals. They work with industrial employers across the nation, seeking individuals with graduate degrees and experience or interest in risk assessment and/or toxicology. Jennifer Torrance specializes in the recruitment of candidates with expertise in toxicology and human health and ecological risk assessment. Confidential inquiries can be directed to Jennifer at: Leyden Group, 6021 South Syracuse Way, Suite 306, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone
(303) 865-2895, E-mail: jennifer@leydengroup.com.

GeoEngineers of Portland, Oregon has an opening for a Toxicologist Project Manager to provide risk assessment support and management of existing projects, expansion of existing clients and development of new clients and opportunities. Preferred Qualifications: Environmental Toxicology and/or natural resources background. Requires 40 hours OSHA training and 10 years related environmental experience. Must have Extensive knowledge of State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and EPA regulations as they pertain to CERCLA RI/FS and risk assessment. Successful candidates will also have strong
presentation, project management, technical writing and problem solving skills. Experience with data analysis including statistical interpretation of chemical and toxicological data is also preferred. Preferred Education: BS in Biology, Fisheries, or Environmental Science, MS preferred. Salary is determined based on education and years of work experience. Salary ranges are reviewed annually and may change based on market comparison. For more information or to apply for this position, go to http://www.cytiva.com/cejobs/DetailGeoen.asp?geoen1247.