SOT is pleased to announce that Corie A. Ellison, PhD, has been elected to serve as a Councilor for the 2025–2028 term. Dr. Ellison brings extensive experience in toxicology and risk assessment, as well as a strong record of leadership within the Society.
Dr. Ellison is a Principal Scientist at the Procter & Gamble Company. He has published over 30 articles and book chapters in toxicology and risk assessment. His current research efforts are in the areas of pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) and new approach methods, particularly in addressing how findings in these fields can improve human health risk assessment for chemicals.
Dr. Ellison is currently a committee member for the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology (BEST), as well as the NASSEM Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM). Dr. Ellison also was on the NASEM committee on Variability and Relevance of Current Laboratory Mammalian Toxicity Tests and Expectations for New Approach Methods (NAMs) for Use in Human Health Risk Assessment. He also contributed to the OECD 231 Guidance document on the characterization, validation, and reporting of physiologically based kinetic (PBK) models for regulatory purposes.
Dr. Ellison has been an active member of multiple international research programs, including The Cosmetics Europe Long Range Science Strategy program and the International Committee on Cosmetic Safety program. He also contributed to the development of training materials for the Animal Free Safety Assessment Collaboration, a multi-sector partnership to advance the acceptance of animal-free safety science.
Dr. Ellison has been a member of SOT since 2008 and has served in several leadership and committee roles. Dr. Ellison has served as the Co-Chair and Chair for the former SOT Committee on Diversity Initiatives.
He has chaired the Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement Committee (IDEC) (formerly the Committee on Diversity Initiatives. He has also received the SOT Perry J. Gehring Risk Assessment Student Award and the Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Student Travel Award. Dr. Ellison’s service to the Society reflects his long-standing commitment to inclusion, mentoring, and the advancement of public health.
Goals for SOT
In the ballot, Dr. Ellison stated the following as his goals for service as Councilor:
The information provided in this blog is based on the biosketch provided by Dr. Tanguay for use as part of the election ballot. This citation is being shared under the Secretary’s name as part of their official duties and should not be interpreted as their personal or professional opinions.