WELCOME TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
The integrated mission of the Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology (EMT) is to educate students in the toxicological sciences, to conduct research on the effects of chemicals and other agents on humans and the environment and to engage the public through extension and outreach. The EMT Department focuses on creating, disseminating, and applying new knowledge to enhance the treatment and prevention of human disease and to ensure the protection of the environment and public health.
Why I Became a Scientist? Why I Became a Teacher/Trainer?
Dr. Jennifer Field
Professor
As a kid, I would play by streams that drained corn and soybean fields in Illinois. I was fascinated by how water flowed. I discovered the beauty of the natural world while in college with a mix of classes from meteorology to geology to organic chemistry. My path has led me to a greater understanding of the interconnectedness of the natural world and the need to protect it.
Kaci Buhl
Professor of Practice
It started in agriculture, where I studied alternatives to pesticides. I studied weeds, insects, nematodes, and other pests, and one factor kept coming up; it's the people. By training people in pest management science, I could see changes that will make a difference protecting human health and the environment.
Alison Clark
EMT Graduate Student
I am a scientist because to me, to understand the world around you is to better appreciate how wonderful it is. I'm also drawn to the collaborative nature of science in general - everything we do comes from the work of others and is made better by the contributions of others. Science is the way the world communicates with itself and to study it is to be part of that conversation. Studying as a scientist has allowed me to grow in open-mindedness, creativity, and confidence.
Upcoming EMT Fall Seminars
The following is the EMT fall seminar schedule (subject to change):
ALS 4001 and by Zoom unless noted otherwise: 3:30pm.
| Date | Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19 | Peter Eschbach | OSU/Electron Microscopy (LPSC 402) |
| 11/26 | Carrie McDonough | Carnegie Mellon University (Zoom Only) |
| 12/03 | Jamie Lo | OHSU |
We are excited to learn that Dr. Virginia Balbi (OSU-PSEP) will showcase our collaboration with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District by presenting 'Evaluation of an Interagency Spanish Pesticide Applicator Pilot Training in Oregon' at the upcoming 2024 OSU Engagement Conference on December 6th.
OSU Engagement Conference
Dr. Virginia Balbi
Are you a farmer, landscaper, facilities manager, or municipal employee who needs to be able to safely and legally use pesticides? We are hosting a class by the Oregon State Pesticide Safety Education Program that makes it easy to learn everything you need to know about Pesticide Laws & Safety practices, including:
- Pesticide formulations
- Pollinator protection
- Calibrating equipment
- Making applications safely
- How to read a label
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Transporting and storing pesticides
Check out the link to sign up!
https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/psep/pre-license-certification
Exploring the Future of Personalized Medicine
with Dr. Andrew Annalora
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Tanguay Laboratory: Pioneering Predictive Toxicology
Collaborative Research Partners
