News
5 November 2007
Royal Society of Medicine, London:
Recognizing the need to expand, modernize and integrate training in the various aspects of Toxicology the MRC is launching a new training programme. An initial fund has been allocated to the MRC Unit to initiate a National Programme of Training and Capacity building in Integrative Toxicology. The MRC hopes that it will attract further support and stimulate incentives for good students to pursue a career in toxicology.
The programme aims to integrate research into fundamental mechanisms of human toxicity with other aspects of drug safety, environmental and regulatory toxicology. It is expected to train a new generation of toxicologists through a PhD programme and career development fellowships that encourage multidisciplinary scientific exchange of skills between industry, governmental agencies and academia. The strategic lead for the initiative will be provided by a Steering Committee that has been appointed by the MRC and chaired by Professor Pierluigi Nicotera, the Director of the MRC Toxicology Unit.
As a first step, a one day Workshop will be held at the Royal Society of Medicine, London on the 5 November. The workshop is aimed for academia, industry and Government agencies and departments. This includes potential future PhD supervisors, not necessarily from a traditional toxicology background, and other interested participants. The day will consist of views of senior scientists from a variety of backgrounds to stimulate discussion and advice on the curriculum and future of the initiative.
The meeting will be open to all but pre-registration will be required. Enquiries and suggestions should be sent to Dr Andy Smith, MRC Toxicology Unit ags5@le.ac.uk.
