Research Triangle Park scientists with adjunct faculty appointments at UNC participate fully in the training activities of the Curriculum, including the direction of student research for the Ph.D. degree, membership on advisory and examination committees for graduate students, and lecturing on their specific research interests in the Curriculum's graduate courses and seminars. Research interests of the Curriculum's faculty are focused primarily on biochemical and cellular mechanisms of toxicity in mammalian systems, including cultured cells. The faculty's research interests include most areas of toxicology, with particular emphasis on molecular and cellular toxicology, carcinogenesis, neurotoxicology, and pulmonary toxicology. Administrative Staff James A. Swenberg, D.V.M., Ph.D. Director of the Curriculum in Toxicology David J. Holbrook, PhD Associate Director of the Curriculum in Toxicology Director of Graduate Studies Financial Aid for students working toward the Ph.D.degree is awarded on a competitive basis. Predoctoral traineeships, fellowships, and research assistantships are available.
Financial aid is also available for postdoctoral trainees.
All eligible applicants will be considered for financial aid. David J. Holbrook Curriculum in Toxicology 509 Mary Ellen Jones Bldg. It is recommended that an application to the Graduate School be submitted via the online application for admission. This user-friendly, online application is faster and easier than completing a paper application and provides for the prompt receipt and distribution of your application information. Individuals with special needs or internet access problems can request paper information via this site or by phone.