Lauren Walker Receives the Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award from the SOT

 Last week ETOX alumna Dr. Lauren Walker received the Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award from the Women in Toxicology Special Interest Group of the Society of Toxicology.  The award is given to a member of the Women in Toxicology group engaged in academic research in the area of toxicology on the basis of scientific merit and who has demonstrated leadership and service to the scientific and/or toxicology community.  Our congratulations to Lauren for this nice recognition. 

Toxicologist Position Available at the EPA Office in Atlanta, Georgia

The EPA is currently accepting applications from U.S. citizens for a Toxicologist position in the EPA Region 4 Air and Radiation Division located in Atlanta, Georgia. The vacancy announcement number is RTP-R4-DE-2021-0009 and can be viewed on USAJOBS by entering the vacancy announcement number in the Keyword search bar.  The vacancy announcement can also be directly accessed at the following link: 

https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?k=RTP-R4-DE-2021-0009

 

The open period to apply continues until March 17, 2021.

Our thanks to UCR alumnus, Patrick Wilson for forwarding the information. 

Aaly Reddam Selected as Outstanding International Graduate Student

Earlier this academic year ETOX graduate student Aaly Reddam was recognized as the Outstanding International Graduate Student at UC Riverside.  A brief write-up of Aaly's accomplishments and service can be found at the UCR International Affairs website.  Our congratulations to Aaly for this nice recognition.  

Reddam and Volz' Research on Exposure to Volatile Organics During Commutes is Highlighted

The research of ETOX graduate student Aaly Reddam and Prof. David Volz on exposures to benzene, formaldehyde and other volatile organic chemicals that are present within vehicles has recently been highlighted by UCR News as well as other news outlets such as USA Today.  Their research, which was recently published in the journal Environment International, indicates that 10% of commuters in Southern California who spend more than 20 minutes a day in their cars are inhaling levels of volatile hydrocarbons that exceed the no-significant-risk levels for cancer set by the California EPA.  We congratulate Aaly and Dave on their research and the recognition that it has been receiving.  

Prof. Maggie Curras-Collazo Elected to Council of the American Physiological Society

Professor Maggie Curras-Collazo, Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology and ETOX faculty member, has recently been elected to the Council of the American Physiological Society.  Dr. Curras-Collazo's research focuses on investigating the adverse effects of flame retardants and other organohalogen compounds on the nervous system.  Our congratulations to Maggie for this nice recognition.