We are excited to shine a spotlight, in honor of last week’s National Postdoc Appreciation Week, on some of the incredible postdocs in SOT whose tireless efforts and innovative research are advancing the field of toxicology and making a lasting impact.
Remember, it’s never too late to show appreciation to a postdoc in SOT! You can always share words of encouragement on social media and tag SOT so that we can help amplify your shout-out.
All SOT Postdocs!
The Society of Toxicology proudly recognizes the vital contributions of its postdoctoral scientists, whose innovation, commitment, and leadership advance the boundaries of toxicological research. Postdoctoral members exemplify scientific excellence by choosing to drive novel discoveries, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring future leaders in our field. Your dedication not only strengthens our community but also ensures the continual growth and impact of toxicology worldwide. We celebrate and thank all postdocs for their remarkable achievements and service; your work sets the standard for scientific progress and inspires us all. —Robyn Tanguay, PhD, SOT Vice President-Elect
On behalf of the SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) Executive Board, I would like to extend my most profound appreciation to our Postdoctoral members. Your dedication, innovation, and persistence are integral to the vitality of our Society and the advancement of science as a whole.
As emerging leaders, you not only drive discovery through your research but also enrich our community through mentorship, collaboration, and fresh perspectives. We recognize the unique challenges of this pivotal career stage and remain committed to supporting your professional growth.
Postdocs pictured from left to right by row:
Zakiyah Henry, Rachel Morgan, Katelyn Polemi, and Anke Tukker
Your voices shape the future of our field, and we are proud to celebrate your accomplishments. Thank you for your invaluable contributions. —Esther Omaiye, PhD, SOT PDA Chair (2025–2026)
Zakiyah Henry
Zakiyah is amazing! She came on board at NIEHS and immediately got up to speed on a number of challenging projects. She is a wonderful presenter, a natural leader, and an absolute joy to be around! —Cynthia Rider, PhD, SOT President
Rachel Morgan
A huge shout-out to Dr. Rachel Morgan, postdoc in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) at the University of Michigan. Your dedication to advancing research, supporting colleagues, and promoting innovative solutions makes a real difference for science and public health. Thank you for your passion and hard work—Michigan EHS and SOT are lucky to have you! —Dana Dolinoy, PhD, SOT Secretary-Elect
Katelyn Polemi
Shout out to Dr. Polemi for being a great scientist and an outstanding mentor for the students in our laboratory! —Kari Sant, PhD
Anke Tukker
Shout out to Dr. Anke Tukker. You are such a strong, considerate, and passionate leader within the SOT community. We are lucky to have you on our SOT CAMAN team! —SOT CAMAN Committee Co-Chair Kari Sant, PhD, and Chair Vicki Sutherland, PhD
Thank You, SOT!
On behalf of the SOT PDA Executive Board, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to SOT for their unwavering support of early-career scientists. Your commitment to advancing the field of toxicology and nurturing the next generation of researchers plays a crucial role in the growth and success of our community of postdoctoral trainees.
We also want to take this opportunity to recognize all our dedicated postdocs—your tireless work, innovation, and dedication are the driving forces behind the progress we continue to make in toxicology. Your contributions in the lab, in the classroom, in non-academic roles, and at conferences make a profound impact, not only within the scientific community but also on public health worldwide.
Together, with the continued support of SOT and the hard work of every postdoc, we are shaping the future of toxicology and creating lasting solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.
Thank you for all that you do! —SOT PDA Executive Board
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