Toxicology position with USEPA in Chicago, Illinois

The Region 5 office of the USEPA has an opening for a toxicologist in its Land, Chemical and Redevelopment Division, Remediation Branch in Chicago, Illinois.  The focus appears to be on human health-related toxicity and exposure assessment.  More information can be found here. 

Toxicology position at Abt Associates

Abt Associates is seeking a Human Health Toxicologist at the Senior Analyst level to support its Division of Health and Environment.  Part of the work will be to support its toxicology and risk assessment projects being conducted in conjunction with the ATSDR and the USEPA.  More information can be found at this link. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Most years at this time, I have posted photos of Christmas lights, typically from Riverside.  This year, I am in Salt Lake City, Utah and thought I would post some photos of the Christmas lights in the Temple Square area, including the last one the includes the Salt Lake City Temple.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I hope the coming year is a fulfilling one for you. 

Toxicology Positions at the FDA Center for Tobacco Products

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products is soliciting applications to fill a number of toxicologist positions in their Beltsville, Maryland offices.  The open date is from Dec. 13, 2019 to May 13, 2020.  More information about the positions and how to apply can be found here. Our thanks for ETOX alumnus, Wanyoike Kang'ethe, for calling our attention to this opportunity. 

Nicole Sparks speaks in SOT webinar

 ETOX alumna and UC Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow, Nicole Sparks, recently spoke and participated in the Society of Toxicology Diversity and Inclusiveness Webinar series: Active Inclusivity in Toxicology.  Her webinar was entitled, "Obstacles Faced by Underrepresented Groups and Solutions to Ameliorate Them".  Nicole shared some of her experiences and her perspectives.  The webinar can be found here.  Our congratulations to Nicole for this recognition and her willingness to help others. 

Prof. Julia Bailey-Serres and Qi Chen Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers

Distinguished Professor Julia Bailey-Serres and Assistant Professor Qi Chen, both ETOX faculty members, were recently recognized as being among the most highly cited researchers by Clarivate Analytics; They were ranked in the top 1% of those cited in their respective fields.  Our congratulations  to Julia and Qi for this impressive recognition.  More information can be found at the UCR News webpage here. 

Jeff Perry Receives Grant to Study Drug to Fight Breast Cancer

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and ETOX faculty member, Jeff Perry, recently received a grant from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the U.S. Department of Defense to study AOH1160, a drug discovered at the City of Hope Medical Center that selectively kills cancer cells through targeting proliferating cell nuclear antigen.  More information on Dr. Perry's research and the award can be found in the UCR News webpage here.  We congratulate Jeff on this award and wish him success in his research.  [Photo is from the UCR News webpage.]