About us
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (RLE) is within the School of Health at the University of Iceland.
RLE is certified for ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and has been certified for ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management.
RLE has 20 employees and performs a variety of forensic chemical analysis and research for the police and judicial authorities. The majority of RLE tasks involve identification and quantification of alcohol and addictive-and narcotic drugs in both biological and chemical samples.
A leading role is also the interpretation and evaluation of measurement results and testimony in court cases if requested. RLE also manages various types of pollution and toxin measurements in the environment and in humans.
Research
RLE staff also teaches Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Iceland.
Scientific research is playing an increasingly important role in the Institute's work. Researchers publish articles in international scientific journals, thus participating in the creation of new knowledge in their discipline.
Emphasis is also placed on giving future scientists the opportunity to participate in research through master's and doctoral studies within the University.
- Head of Department is Elisabet Jóna Sólbergsdóttir and Kristín Ólafsdóttir
- Departments Staff list
For information contact heads of the department.
