Toxicology

Identifying a toxic ingredient is easy; finding a functional, safer replacement is where the real chemistry happens. The ChemFORWARD Unit 1 Module uses everyday products (pet shampoo, personal care) to teach this exact skill.

We want your feedback: Have you tried this module yet? We’re looking for educators to weigh...

Has any researcher here considered what to do with microplastic samples after a study is completed? After finishing a microplastics research project last year, we were left with more than 300 microplastic particles stored in glass vials, which we continue to keep. While they may seem like research “souvenirs,” we...

Have you ever replaced a problematic chemical or process, only to discover the alternative was worse? Share examples of “regrettable substitutions,” what warning signs you missed (hazard, exposure, performance, life cycle trade-offs), and how you now screen replacements to avoid swapping one problem for another.

If you are looking for ADME data, check out the SwissADME tool in SwissDoc, which is a free docking program. I've been using the SMILES format to input structures.

I am looking for an assessment for my toxicology course - I'd like to have both content and attitudes. My google-fu is not working so I would appreciate any insights anyone might have. Thank you in advance.

Scared of toxicology, love toxicology or somewhere in between? Do we have the group for you :)  

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This group is dedicated to supporting GCTLC users interested in learning about toxicology, assessing and reducing chemical hazards, and embedding these concepts into the chemistry curriculum (In particular, using the...

Explore how microorganisms can be used in green chemistry as cleaner, safer agents in place of hazardous synthetic chemicals.

Looking for case studies on environmental toxicology? Exchange ideas for teaching about chemical exposure through real-world water systems.

Check out the opportunity here to get hands-on training in ecotoxicological assays and field experience through an exchange program hosted by the University of Aveiro in Portugal:

https://www.eu-parc.eu/about-us/opportunities/boost-your-skills-ecotoxicology-university-aveiro

This is part of the European initiative "Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC)". See link above for more details!

Toxicology is a rich, interdisciplinary field—rooted in chemistry, biology, environmental science, and regulatory frameworks. For educators and facilitators in green chemistry, this breadth can be both exciting and challenging.

How do you integrate toxicology into your teaching, especially when it overlaps with areas outside your core expertise? What strategies...

Are you working on or know of any publication materials related to chemical toxicology? Do you have tips or examples for creating engaging and visually appealing content, like the amazing infographics from Compound Interest? Share your resources, projects, or suggestions with the GCTLC community to inspire and inform others!

Hey educators! Want to equip future chemists with the knowledge to design safer, greener products? Toxicology for Chemists offers 11 flexible modules, packed with everything you need (slides, lesson plans, assignments, and more). Perfect for integrating into any chemistry course, this curriculum bridges the gap in toxicology knowledge...

Hello, all: I am looking to create a Green Chemistry II for upper level UGs and beginning graduate students. Does anyone have access to any good materials/lecture slides (annotated) for an offering in Spring 2026?

Hi there to all of you!  I would like to ask help with resources related to green forensic toxicology?
 

Institutions that offer undergraduate programs in criminology would benefit immensely from this, particularly the chemistry faculty members who teach forensic toxicology/forensic chemistry and toxicology.

Thank you so much!

Incorporating chemical hazard assessment and toxicology into a graduate level molecular design course.

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Designing safer chemicals is an integral part of green chemistry that supports good health and well-being. The teaching of molecule design through relevant courses has important implications for the education of sustainable chemists. In...

I thought I would start off a thread: I'm wondering what ways you use Material Safety Data Sheets in your classes?

I know they are common in laboratory courses, but I've recently started using them in lecture to have students explore physical and chemical properties.

I am interested to know...