Public Health 590TL - Devlpmntal origins of Disease

Do diseases like cancer and diabetes begin in the womb? This seminar will introduce students to key concepts and emerging concerns in the field of developmental toxicology. Through discussion of historical examples and recent research papers, students will learn how the combination of teratogens and critical windows of exposure can result in a spectrum of outcomes ranging from birth defects to diseases that emerge at later life stages.

PreReq: Biology 101 or 102