Ph.D. candidates in toxicology have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research. Some areas of research may include: - Mechanisms of Toxicity: Investigating how various chemicals cause harm at the cellular and molecular levels. - Risk Assessment: Developing methods to evaluate the potential health risks posed by exposure to toxic substances. - Environmental Toxicology: Studying the impact of pollutants on the environment and living organisms. - Toxicogenomics: Exploring how genetic factors influence the response to toxic exposures.