Spring/Summer 2009 UC Toxics News

 

A publication of the UC Toxic Substances Research & Teaching Program

Spring/Summer 2009

More than 150 UC faculty, students, government and industry representatives, and members of the public attended the 22nd TSR&TP Research Symposium at the Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel May 1-2, 2009. Synopses of featured talks are below.

  • From Silent Spring to Silent Night: Effects of Atrazine on Amphibians
  • The Fire Retardant Dilemma
  • Why Are Neonicotinoids Safer Insecticides?
  • Best Poster Presentations
  • Lead Campus Updates
  • Putting Your Science to Work
  • Careers in Industrial Toxicology
  • Announcements:
      • Courtney Thomas Wins Best Poster at TSR&TP Symposium 2009