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Center for Environmental Health SciencesFumio Matsumura, Ph.D. Project DescriptionThe major goal of the NIEHS Center for Environmental Health Sciences at UCD is to maintain a strong program in the toxicology of agrochemicals and related xenobiotics, particularly relating to human health and the mechanistic aspects of toxicology. A team of 20 Center investigators whose interests are specifically aligned with Center goals has been assembled. The Center members include new and experienced scientists, many fields of interest, and strong histories of collaboration. To build an infrastructure which facilitates relationships within and between groups, the Center has been reorganized to form seven facility/service cores: (1) Administrative, (2) Analytical Biochemistry, (3) Cell/Tissue Culture, (4) Cellular and Molecular Imaging, (5) Field Studies (6) Functional Genomics and Molecular Biology, and (7) Primate/Animal Models. In addition, to promote focused research efforts, intellectual stimulation and synergistic interactions, five research cores have been formed: (1) Epidemiology, (2) Molecular Neurotoxicology, (3) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, (4) Respiratory Toxicology, and our newest core, (5) Toxicogenomics. The composition of these cores changed to provide flexibility to the Center’s research directions. The Pilot Projects Program is used to bring in new investigators and research ideas. An Affiliate Scientist category was developed to recognize interactions with UCD faculty through a less formal mechanism than full membership. The COEP has a successful long-term program that currently supports four outreach programs for agricultural workers, three K-12 programs, and an alumni/corporate outreach program. The COEP also serves as an Environmental Health Information Center for the public, answering questions via phone and e-mail, and disseminating information via websites, list servers, newsletters, and annual community events. |
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