Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology
This postgraduate course introduces the field of developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART) from the viewpoint of a variety of contributing disciplines. Starting from basic reproductive, developmental, endocrine and toxicological concepts, it covers subjects from experimental research to clinical studies and epidemiology. Specific topics include advice on drugs use in pregnancy, the teratology of antiepileptic drugs, folic acid deficiency and neural tube defects, and the classical and still topical DES and Thalidomide cases. Special attention is given to the interpretation of animal reproductive toxicity studies which form the basis for human risk assessment of chemicals.
Course Type: Commercial Courses
Learning Type: In Person
Start Months: 25 November 2024-2nd December 2024
Course Duration: Full Time
Full Time Hours: 1 week
Qualifications Required: No formal qualification
Cost: €330 internal PhD student, €550 external PhD student, €1650 other
Contact details of organiser: Postgraduate Education in Toxicology (PET)
