URMC Toxicology

Home
United States
Rochester, NY
URMC Toxicology

One of the oldest and strongest research-oriented toxicology programs in the nation. Ranked among th - Founded in 1965 by Harold Hodge & William F.

Neuman

- The first program of its kind in the United States, born out of the Manhattan Project (seehttp://www.toxicology.org/AI/MEET/AM2011/FAST_ToxTrainCenters.pdf for detailed history, pg 108-118)

- Typically about 30 students enrolled in the program at any time

- Interdisciplinary research and training, with faculty from 10 departments within the School of Medicine and Dentistry

- Our curriculum includes classes from many disciplines like Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, and Pathology giving our students a strong educational foundation

- Faculty members are internationally recognized, well-funded, fully committed to graduate education. They have proven track records in mentoring students to the PhD degree

- Supported in part by a Toxicology Training Grant (T32 ES07026) from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, with continuous federal funding since 1966

- Yearly stipend of approximately $31,000

- Single health plan coverage

- Fully paid tuition

- Opportunities to travel to scientific meetings like the Society of Toxicology (SOT)

- Participate in presenting research at the annual Toxicology Retreat, held in the spring semester

- Participate in fun events like the annual Toxicology Picnic, held every fall semester

- Outstanding applicants may qualify for Toxicology Scholar awards to supplement their stipend

- There is a full-time program coordinator

- Housed within the Department of Environmental Medicine, which ranks 7th in National Institutes of Health funding among comparable departments

- Collaborative atmosphere among students, faculty, and other departments

- Science outreach and education are also important components of our program. Graduate students may participate in these programs as part of their development as scientists and educators

- 1st place winners of the YouTox video challenge at the 52nd Annual SOT meeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OHqWKv8-Bk

[Information adapted from the University of Rochester Toxicology website]

11/09/2023

Congratulations to the new Dr. Thomas Lamb for successfully defending his thesis on Tuesday under the direction of Dr. Irfan Rahman. His work focused on studying the chemical characterization of flavoring chemicals in electronic ci******es.

10/12/2023

Congratulations to our third years Ryan and Nashae who recently passed their qualifying exams and are officially PhD candidates! 🎉 we are so proud of you

09/07/2023

We are happy to announce that Elizabeth, a 4th year toxicology graduate student, received a Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)! Her project will study the effects of gestational and lactational exposure to perflurohexanoic acid on cerebellum development. Congratulations Elizabeth! 🎉

📸 Pictured below is an excited Elizabeth showing off a histology section of a brain!

08/30/2023

Happy first day of classes to our newest cohort of Toxicology PhD students! We are very excited to be a part of your educational journey and see what you all accomplish over the next few years!

08/28/2023

We are delighted to share that our National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) training grant (T32) has been selected for funding and will support our program for the next 5 years. This newest round of funding will take the URMC Toxicology program to Year 50 of support for our trainees!

07/11/2023

Much has happened over the past month! First we want to highlight the annual Toxicology Retreat that occurred on May 25. Many thanks and congratulations to the speakers and award winners this year! We were fortunate to host Dr. Suzanne Fitzpatrick to talk about the regulatory science occurring at the FDA.

06/30/2023

Recently one of our Toxicology Trainees, Adelaide, went to the Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals: Hazards and Opportunities Workshop which was held through UChicago's Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. The ultimate goal of the course is to bring together individuals across the entire field to broaden their understanding and forge cross-disciplinary collaborations with the goal of advancing the field and training future leaders. Take a look at some of the images captured by Addie from her time at the ECHO workshop!

06/28/2023

Congratulations to the new Dr. Alyssa Merrill for successfully defending her thesis last week under the direction of Dr. Marissa Sobolewski and Dr. Deborah Cory-Sletcha. Her work focused on studying endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on maternal health during pregnancy. She found that there is a unique cardiometabolic effect on pregnant mice which highlights the need to consider pregnancy as a critical window for EDC exposures to ensure safe levels of EDCs are not overestimated, failing to protect public health.

05/23/2023

Are you interested in learning more or sharing your research about Human Health and the Environment?

Sign up for the FREE symposium hosted by Institute for Human Health and the Environment on Thursday, June 29, 2023 using the link below: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/institute-for-human-health-and-the-environment.aspx

04/20/2023

Congratulations to our first year students who completed their first research seminar of graduate school! Each presented on one of their rotation projects. We are so excited to see which lab you pick in the next few weeks! 🎉

04/10/2023

Our second year students recently wrapped up presenting their research in their selected labs! We are so excited to see how these projects progress over the next few years 🎉

04/03/2023

We had a blast at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) last week in Nashville! It was great to catch up with our wonderful alum at the Rochester reception. Can’t wait until next SOT in Salt Lake City! Check out some of our students who presented posters this year!

Address

601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY
14642

Website

https://linktr.ee/urmctoxicology

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when URMC Toxicology posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Rochester?