Molecular Toxicology

Many drugs have unwanted adverse effects, and environmental toxins are drugs that have only undesirable effects. MSP scientists are working to understand the mechanisms of toxic drug actions, thereby providing knowledge that will help in the prevention and treatment of diseases and syndromes resulting from toxicant exposure. The molecular toxicology specialization includes research related to apoptosis and reactive oxygen species, radiotherapy and DNA repair, pulmonary toxicity of alcohol, environmental neurotoxicology and Parkinson’s disease, and the regulation of drug-metabolizing enzymes.