Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology
Environmental Health 532
2 credits
August, 2004
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This class will discuss briefly basic principles of normal reproduction
and development and then focus on how and when environmental chemicals induce
adverse reproductive and developmental outcomes. Discussion topics include identification
and characterization of specific classes of reproductive and developmental toxicants,
mechanisms of action of these agents at the molecular and cellular level, and
risk assessment and regulatory issues relevant for reproductive health. The
course will be held in Journal Club format and will include discussions of recent
literature as well as experiences in laboratory-based assessments for reproductive
and developmental toxicology. This year’s course will build upon the recent
National Academy of Sciences report “Scientific Frontiers in Developmental
Toxicology and Risk Assessment”.
A key focus will be on understanding gene environment issues. Practical approaches
for communicating developmental and reproductive risk issues will be given.
Prerequisite: ENV H 514 and ENV H 515 or ENV H 405 or permission of instructor.
Offered in the summer of even years
Class dates: August 6, 9, 13, 16, 19, 23, 26
9-12am
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