| |
Environmental
Health Resources
Basic Toxicology Resources
 This
page contains electronic materials published by various institutions,
which can be used as teaching resources. Some of the resources are
general and some others specific to subjects presented in each PULSE
unit. |
 For
Teachers & Students
|
Hardly
a week goes by without hearing that a chemical may potentially threaten
our health—pesticides in the food we eat, pollutants in the air we
breathe, chemicals in the water we drink, toxic dump sites near our
homes. Chemicals make up everything around us. Which chemicals are
really dangerous? How much does it take to cause harm? What are the
effects of a particular chemical? Cancer? Nervous system damage?
Birth defects?
Finding scientifically sound answers to these very important questions is what
toxicologists do, using the most modern molecular, genetic, and analytical
techniques available. Toxicology combines the elements of many scientific
disciplines to help us understand the harmful effects of chemicals
on living organisms. More
information on Wikipedia
for Toxicology. |
The National
Toxicology Program was
established in 1978 by Joseph A. Califano, Jr.,
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (today
known as the Department of
Health and
Human Services). The need for a program like
the NTP arose because of increasing scientific,
regulatory, and Congressional
concerns about the human health effects of chemical
agents in our environment. Many human diseases
were thought to be directly or indirectly related
to chemical exposures; therefore, it was thought
that decreasing or eliminating human exposures
to those chemicals would help prevent some
human disease and disability. You may view their
calendar
of events or learn about meetings
and workshops or provide
input to NTP. To view the files below
you will need
Adobe
Reader . 
Chemical
Safety |
|
Cool
Science Curious Kids |
Data
Quality in Predictive Toxicology: Identification of Chemical Structures
and
Chemical Properties PDF | HTML
Use of Genomics in Toxicology and Epidemiology: Findings
and Recommendations of a Workshop PDF | HTML
Human Exposure Assessment and the National Toxicology Program HTML
Application of DNA
Arrays to Toxicology HTML |
 |
The Society
of Toxicology is
the leading global force in advancing science to enhance human, animal,
and environmental health.
The mission of Society of Toxicology is to advance health through understanding
of toxicology. It is a professional and scholarly
organization of scientists from academic institutions, government,
and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice
toxicology in the U.S. and abroad. The Society promotes the acquisition
and utilization of knowledge in toxicology, aids in the protection
of public health, and facilitates disciplines. The Society has a strong
commitment to education in toxicology and to the recruitment of students
and new members into the profession. Check out the Toxicology for Educators
K-12 and the Students
K-12. |
|
ATSDR
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR serves the public
by using the best
science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing
trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases
related
to toxic substances. En Español |
The American
Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) was established in 1968 as
a not-for-profit multi-disciplinary organization uniting scientists
and clinicians in the advancement of research, education, prevention
and treatment of diseases caused by chemicals, drugs and toxins. In
1974, the AACT established the American Board of Medical Toxicology
(ABMT) to certify physicians in the specialty of clinical toxicology.
This subspecialty was recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
in 1992. In 1985, a second certifying board, the American
Board of Applied Toxicology (ABAT) was established for nonphysician peer recognition. |
Contents
on this webpage were developed by Stephanie
Nardei Outreach Information Specialist, Center of Toxicology,
Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center, University of Arizona. |
|
|
|
|
