Medical Toxicology

The course gives an introduction to general pharmacokinetic models. Liver, kidney, lung, the immuno- and nervous system will be discussed as target organs for chemical toxicity. Groups of toxic agents and substances of abuse will also be included. Major weight will be put on available methods for risk assessment of human expose to cancer and non-cancer agents.

The students shall gain knowledge about:
1) how selected chemicals can exert toxic effects in central organs in man,
2) toxicologigal effect mechanisms, and
3) risk assessment procedures.

Lectures (which start in early February). The language of instruction and examination is English.