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GRADUATE EDUCATION -
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Introduction
Philosophy
Objectives
The Basic
Biomedical Sciences Curriculum (BBSC)
Research Facilities
Faculty
Admission Requirements
Application Process
Financial Aid
Contact Information |
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Introduction
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The
Curriculum in Environmental Toxicology focuses on evaluating significant environmental
hazards to human populations. |
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Philosophy
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The Curriculum in
Environmental Toxicology trains students in the
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principles
and practice of environmental toxicology
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mechanisms
of mutagenesis
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environmental
health
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assessment
of workplace and community exposure to mutagens and carcinogens
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role of
genetic factors in the toxicity of chemicals in humans
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role of
biotransformation in the toxicity of chemicals
This
educational program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in
academia, industry, or government. Our curriculum provides a core of
course work in the biomedical sciences, together with additional work in
areas of public health that are relevant to environmental
toxicology. The Curriculum culminates in the planning and execution of an
original dissertation, a research project focused on a significant problem
in genetic or environmental toxicology or a related area.
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Objectives
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Provide students with
a foundation of knowledge and skills in basic biomedical sciences with
emphasis on genetic and environmental toxicology, through course work
together with personal mentoring by faculty
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Place
this knowledge in the context of modern public health through
additional courses which present knowledge and develop skills in
epidemiology, biostatistics, research design, and an understanding of
contemporary problems in public health
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Develop written and oral communication skills by preparation and
critical review of research proposals and manuscripts,
by poster and oral presentations both within the program and at
professional meetings, and by preparation of a
doctoral dissertation
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Familiarize
students with state of the art laboratory methods through research
experience in the laboratories of individual faculty members
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Develop
the logical, technical, and philosophical skills required for research
in genetic and environmental toxicology through the planning and
execution of an original and scientifically significant dissertation
project
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Assist students in further developing their professional careers by
helping them to obtain relevant and promising postdoctoral training
and/or professional positions
after the completion of their graduate education.
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The Basic
Biomedical Sciences Curriculum
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The Environmental Toxicology Curriculum
participates in the Basic Biomedical Sciences
Curriculum (BBSC) which is the interdisciplinary first year biomedical
science curriculum of the Graduate School
of Biomedical Sciences. Students interested in the Environmental Toxicology Curriculum are encouraged to contact
program faculty at the time application is made to the Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences. Students will apply to the BBSC (see typical course plan
below) and will take the BBSC courses
their first year in graduate school. They may join the Environmental Toxicology Curriculum at the beginning of the second year.
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Typical Course
Plan This is a typical course
plan for a new graduate student in the Environmental
Toxicology Curriculum of the Preventive Medicine and Community
Health Graduate Program. The exact courses to be taken might change
depending on the previous courses taken by the student and on the
availability of the listed courses. |
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Term
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Term
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Term
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1 (BBSC) |
Biochemistry1
Cell Biology1
Frontiers of Science1
Lab Rotation2
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Molecular Biology &
Genetics1
Lab Rotation1
Frontiers of Science1
BBSC 62081
BBSC Elective
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Lab Rotation1
Introduction to
Biostatistics and Experimental Design1
Ethics in
Scientific Research1
BBSC 61183
BBSC 61193
BBSC 62103
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Introduction to Epidemiology4
Statistical
Methods I4
Basic Human
Pathobiology-Toxicology5
PMCH Seminar4
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Issues in Preventive Medicine
and Public Health4
Design and Methods in Clinical, Nutritional
and Environmental Toxicology Research5
PMCH Seminar4
Molecular
Toxicology6
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Research
PMCH Seminar4
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Research
Part A and B qualifying examination
Dissertation Proposal
PMCH Seminars4 |
Admission
to Candidacy
Dissertation
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Dissertation
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Dissertation |
Dissertation
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Dissertation
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Dissertation |
Dissertation
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Dissertation
Dissertation Defense, completion of degree
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1
= BBSC requirement
2 = BBSC option with permission
3 = BBSC module, 5 credit hours required, numbered
courses recommended by ET Curriculum
4 = PMCH program requirement
5 = Environmental Toxicology Curriculum
requirements
6 = Elective
Recommended BBSC
Modules: 6208, Principles of Drug Action, Pharmacokinetics and
Biotransformation; 6118, Genes, Environment and Disease; 6119, Smoking
Caused Diseases - Distribution, Causes and Mechanisms; 6210,
Fundamentals of Inflammation
ISM = Integrative Systems Module. The various recommended
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IIA - Blood and lymphoid and immune systems
IVA - Genes, environment and disease |
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- Principles of molecular pharmacology, pharmacokenetics and
biotransformation |
IVB
- Environmental and nutritional pathology
IIIB - Inflammation |
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| Research Facilities
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Genetic and environmental toxicology laboratories include:
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5,500
square feet of space
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molecular, cellular and mammalian mutagenesis unit
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cytogenetics laboratory
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tissue
and cell culture laboratories and
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facilities for analytical chemistry
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Faculty
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Curriculum Coordinator: Jonathan B. Ward Jr., Ph.D., Professor
Sherif Abdel-Rahman,
Ph.D., Associate Professor
Marinel M.
Ammenheuser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
William W. Au, Ph.D., Professor
Lee-Jane W. Lu, Ph.D., Professor
Mary Treinen Moslen, Ph.D., Professor
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Admission Requirements
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological or
Physical Sciences
- GPA of 3.0 or better
- Submit GRE report
- Submit TOEFL report
Note: The GSBS now requires a report of scores
from the GRE and TOEFL but these are no longer required minimum scores. |
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Application Process
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Students who are interested in pursuing the Genetic and
Environmental Toxicology curriculum are encouraged to contact program
faculty at the time application is made to the Graduate
School of Biomedical Sciences. Admitted students will take the
first year BBSC curriculum after which they may enter the Genetic and
Environmental Toxicology Curriculum.
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Financial
Aid
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Students may be eligible for support from an
Environmental Toxicology Training Grant sponsored by the National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Support includes a
stipend and tuition and fees. Travel funds may be requested.
United States citizens or permanent residents are eligible.
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Contact Information
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Jonathan B. Ward, Jr., Ph.D.,
Professor
(Email: jward@utmb.edu)
Coordinator, Genetic and Environmental Toxicology Curriculum
Director, Division of Environmental Toxicology
2.102 Ewing Hall
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX 77555-1110
(409) 772-9109 |
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