Ira S. Richards, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Joined USF Faculty: 1986

Discipline: Toxicology

Contact Information:
  Office: CPH 1111
  E-Mail: irichard@health.usf.edu
  Phone: (813) 974-6630
  FAX: (813) 974-4986

Degrees:
  B.S. Long Island University, 1970
  M.S. University of Massachussetts, 1972
  Ph.D. New York University, 1976

Specialization:
  Respiratory Toxicology
  Illicit Substance Toxicology
  Occupational Toxicology

Other Information:
  Biographical_Sketch (PDF File - 362 KB)
  Curriculum Vitae (PDF File - 560 KB)
  Representative Publications & Presentations
      at Professional Meetings
  Research & Support
  Courses Taught
  Toxicology Resources (PDF File - 71 KB)

A program of research in cardiopulmonary and illicit substance toxicology is ongoing. Particular emphasis is directed towards the respiratory effects of irritants on the electromechanical properties of human airways smooth muscle.

Community and Family Health | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Global Health | Health Policy and Management

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health • USF College of Public Health
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 56 • Tampa, FL 33612
phone: (813) 974-1120 • fax: (813) 974-4986
email: eoh@hsc.usf.edu