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The Toxic Truth: Southeast Texas Poison Control Center

Think you know what’s toxic? You might be surprised! Join us for a lively conversation with the Poison Center as we uncover what’s really putting our communities at risk—and learn simple, practical ways to stay safe and informed.

Join UTMB’s Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS) and the Greater Gulf Coast Translational Science Alliance (GGCTSA), in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Center for Precision Environmental Health (GC-CPEH), for a compelling conversation on The Toxic Truth: Southeast Texas Poison Control Center.

Featured Speakers

This conversation features Chiemela Ubani, Pharm.D., DABAT, a clinical toxicologist with extensive experience in pharmacy, emergency medicine, and poison information. He previously served as a Specialist in Poison Information at the Southeast Texas Poison Center, completed a Clinical Toxicology & Emergency Medicine Fellowship with UF Health Jacksonville, and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Applied Toxicology. Dr. Ubani currently teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at UTMB and has contributed research through the Toxicology Investigators Consortium and the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. We are also joined by Jessyka Reynoso, a public health professional and certified Community Health Worker whose work centers on clear, accessible health and safety education. Jessyka has presented nationally, including research on first responders’ experiences with fentanyl exposure, and is dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and frontline workers through trustworthy health communication.

Free Event RSVP

This event is FREE and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Claire Hallmark at cchallma@utmb.edu. RSVP is required to receive free museum admission and parking.

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