Preziosi Paolo, Dracos Adriana, Marcello Ida
Department of Pharmacology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
Toxicology. 2003 Aug 21;190(1-2):35-54. doi: 10.1016/s0300-483x(03)00195-1.
The purpose of the present paper is to provide an overview of current resources in the field of toxicology in Italy. The discussion will begin with a brief history of toxicology in this country, which includes the study of the toxicity of plants and other natural substances, and the birth of industrial and forensic toxicology. We will also provide information on research, education, and hazard control in the field of toxicology. Within this context we will examine the public bodies responsible for surveillance and regulatory activities, state-owned and private structures involved in toxicological research, and the educational programs and research activities of universities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the activities of the National Health Service, which plays an important role in areas such as clinical toxicology, food safety, and animal health, as well as those of national and regional agencies dedicated to the protection of the environment. The presentation will be organized as follows: (1) A Brief History of Toxicology in Italy; (2) Professional Societies; (3) National Health Service; (4) National Bodies; (5) Resources for the Environment; (6) Biomedical Websites; (7) Recent Publications; (8) Research Structures; (9) Graduate and Postgraduate Programs; (10) Legislation.
本文旨在概述意大利毒理学领域的现有资源。讨论将从该国毒理学的简要历史开始，其中包括对植物和其他天然物质毒性的研究，以及工业和法医毒理学的诞生。我们还将提供毒理学领域的研究、教育和危害控制方面的信息。在此背景下，我们将审视负责监测和监管活动的公共机构、参与毒理学研究的国有和私营机构，以及大学的教育项目和研究活动。将特别强调国家卫生服务机构的活动，该机构在临床毒理学、食品安全和动物健康等领域发挥着重要作用，以及致力于环境保护的国家和地区机构的活动。介绍将按以下方式组织：(1) 意大利毒理学简史；(2) 专业协会；(3) 国家卫生服务机构；(4) 国家机构；(5) 环境资源；(6) 生物医学网站；(7) 近期出版物；(8) 研究机构；(9) 研究生和博士后项目；(10) 立法。
