Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity Employee Directory
Research ServicesMississippi, United States2-10 Employees
The Interdisciplinary Center for Nanotoxicity is a research services organization based in Jackson, Mississippi, with a small staff of 2 to 10 employees. It operates as part of the Nanotoxicity CREST Center established at Jackson State University, integrating experimental and computational research with undergraduate and graduate education and training, including programs for minority students. The center develops approaches related to nanomaterials, their practical applications, and environmental effects, and implements an integrated education and research program in nanotoxicity. Its stated objectives include providing insights into the mechanisms of nanomaterial toxicity and offering information to support cost-effective management of nanomaterials. Professor Jerzy Leszczynski directs the center.