Toxicology Track

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

December 27, 2006, Vol. 29, Number 49

Seminars / Course Announcement / Position

Special Notice: The next issue will be published on January 8, 2007.

Seminars

*The Health and Biomedical Colleges present Dr. Guohong Li, Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, to speak on "Platelet-Leukocyte Interactions in Cardiovascular Inflammation" on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 12 noon in B448-49 Life Sciences.  Dr. Li is a candidate for the CV Scientist in Inflammation position.

*The Center for Integrative Toxicology presents David Warheit, Ph.D., of Dupont Haskell Laboratory, to speak on "Impact of nanoparticulates on respiratory health effects: Toxicity is not always dependent solely upon particle size and surface area" on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in the Holden Hunt Club, 1967 room.  Limited seating available and lunch provided.  Reservations required by contacting Amy Swagart at swagart@msu.edu or calling 353-6469.  For a synopsis of the seminar, go to http://www.cit.msu.edu/ and click in notables section on the right.

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

Course Announcement

Topics in Toxicology: New Course, Spring 2007, VM 820, Section 02; Molecular Journeys to Cell Death; Tuesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m., in 162 Food Safety and Toxicology Building.  This is a 1-credit, seminar course that will meet two hours per week for the first half of the semester. The focus will be recent developments in understanding the molecular signaling that leads to cell death. Potential topics include ADP ribosylation, endoplasmic reticulum stress responses, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species generation and others. Students will be expected to present original research articles and/or reviews on assigned topics. This course will apply toward the Environmental and Integrative Toxicological Sciences Program requirements. Prerequisite: One course in  biochemistry/molecular biology. Moderators: Drs. Patti Ganey, Bob Roth, and Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan.  Contact Dr. Ganey (ganey@msu.edu) or Dr. Roth (rothr@msu.edu).

Positions

The Michigan Department of Community Health has a vacancy for a Toxicologist E.  A masters degree in toxicology or related field with toxicological emphasis (at least 15 hours in toxicology) is required.  This position will provide technical support for the MDCH chemical terrorism and emergencies preparedness strategy.  The person in this position will be responsible for compiling human risk information concerning chemical weapons of mass destruction and toxic industrial chemicals, providing toxicological support during a chemical public health emergency, and conducting training in public health preparedness for chemical terrorism and emergencies.  This position will also assist in the development of public health assessments and consultations for sites of chemical contamination throughout Michigan.  If interested, submit a written sample (report or paper), cover letter, resume, college transcripts via e-mail to MDCHVacancies@michigan.gov to the attention of Cathy Lane.  Include posting number #CO 0605074.  Deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 31, 2007 by 5 p.m.