Regional Conference Showcases Rutgers Toxicology Research

On November 2, 2023, JGPT faculty, students, and postdocs attended the MidAtlantic Society of Toxicology Conference at Middlesex Community College in Edison, NJ. The conference highlighted the latest research in the use of artificial intelligence in toxicology.  Over 20 posters showcased the research of Rutgers trainees. Awards were conferred to top presentations.  Congratulations RATS!

Toxicology Alumnus Returns to Rutgers To Share His Journey

Dr. Alan Stokes is the Senior Director of Toxicology at Glaxo Smith Kline. Earlier in his training, Dr. Stokes completed his postdoctoral training in the JGPT. In October 2024, he returned to the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute where he shared his journey with current toxicology students and postdocs. During this Lunch and Learn, […]

Giving back with the Grovers

Four predoctoral Grover Scholars from the JGPT joined Dr. and Mrs. Gary Grover to attend a local veterans gala at the Palace.  During this celebration, the trainees were able to see a simulation of the flag raising at Mt. Surabachi, Iwo Jima, during WWII. We are grateful for the continued support from the Grovers.

Toxicology Trainees Share Latest Research at the Annual Endocrinology Workshop

On October 3, toxicology predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees presented research posters at the 15th Annual Pioneers in Endocrinology Workshop. This year’s theme was early-life stress and the endocrine system. The keynote speakers were Dr. Michael Meaney (McGill University) and Dr. Tallie Baram (University of California, Irvine).  More about the session is available online: https://endocrine.rutgers.edu/pioneers/  

THED High School: Guiding the Next Generation of Scientists

Coordinated by 5th year PhD candidate Joanna Woo and 4th year PhD student Talia Seymore, the Toxicology, Health, and Environmental Disease (THED) high school program was a success once again. Held at the end of July, JGPT students took on the role of instructors to help introduce these future scientists to various toxicological topics and […]

2023 RATS Toxicology Field Day

The RATS held their 2nd annual Field Day and Lab Olympics on May 26th, 2023. Joined by SURF and RISE summer undergraduate interns, the RATS participated in a series of relay races to answer the question who can put on proper PPE and accurately pipette the fastest?