TOX 8051 - Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology Core Course

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course will be taught as a combination of lectures and readings by experts in such aspects of environmental genetics and molecular toxicology as biotransformation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacometabolomics, transcriptional regulation of gene expression, signal transduction, and oxidative stress. The class then switches to modules that feature reading and discussion of current papers on topics of importance in the fields of environmental genetics and molecular toxicology such as endocrine disruptors, epigenetics, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, mycotoxins, nanomaterials, stem cells, environment and immune responses, and metabolic diesases. These modules are led by faculty with extensive experience and research-based knowledge of these topic areas.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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