Background:

         The Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) is aware of the importance of providing a training program to assist developing countries with human resource development in the field of environmental toxicology and risk assessment. Through the years, courses on risk assessment have been organized to train personnel to be capable of carrying out risk assessments of toxic chemicals for the protection of human health and the environment, and therefore serve the needs of the governmental, academic, and industrial sectors. In December 2025, CRI is organizing two training courses on risk assessment to be taught (in English) by international experts from the United States and Europe, with a wealth of experience in conducting risk assessments, as well as conducting training courses in developing countries.

Course Description:

         The fundamentals course is an integration of science and policy, and covers the principals of human health and ecological risk assessment; the risk assessment paradigm; the risk assessment and management processes, which start from identification of the hazard, assessment methods, the inherent uncertainties in each step, and the relationship between risk assessment and risk management, as well as the need for open, transparent and participatory acceptance procedures and credible communication methods. Emphasis will be placed on potential adverse health effects of human exposure to environmental hazards, although the principles of ecological risk assessment will also be covered. The course also teaches the application of risk assessment methods to various problems and describes the policy context in which decisions to manage environmental health risks are made.  The applications of environmental impact assessment procedures for identifying and assessing risk are also covered. Importantly, the course teaches the practical application of risk assessment methods to various problems using case studies relevant to problems faced in developing countries.

         The specific issues course will cover problem formulation, the mode of action and human relevance framework, benchmark dose modeling, an introduction to food safety, food chemicals data needs and risk assessment approaches, risk assessment of essential nutrients and the risk-benefit analysis, mode of action and human relevance, chemical-specific adjustment factors and an introduction to physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling.

         Participants who complete the courses will receive a Certificate of Completion for their professional portfolio.

Requirement: Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Approximately two (2) years’ work experience related to the use of basic knowledge in chemistry, biological sciences or medicine.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a university/technical college.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Be in good health, both physically and mentally, and have a health certificate provided by an authorized physician. This form is also attached together with the Application Form. Pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participation in the course.

Fellowship coverage:   The fellowship will cover course fees, round-trip airfare, accommodation allowance, daily stipend, training material, and health insurance.

Contact: Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) 54 Kamphaeng Phet 6 Rd., Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

Tel: +66 2 553 8535     Fax: +66 2 553 8536     E-mail: [email protected]