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.]

Toxicologist Position for Recent Graduates at the USEPA

The US Environmental Protection Agency has positions for recent graduates at their Research Triangle Park facility in North Carolina.  These are entry-level developmental positions for US citizens which, if the candidates succeed, will lead to long-term more permanent positions.  More information can be found here.  

Toxicologist position with EPA in Chicago

The U.S. EPA is searching for a toxicologist to work in its Region 5 office in Chicago Illinois.  The position is open to US. citizens with a bachelor's degree or higher.  It has a closing date of Nov. 14, 2019.  More information can be found here.