Each month, SOT provides an update on activities and events of importance to the toxicology community through the release of the “Around the World of Toxicology” blog. To submit an event, opportunity, or information for consideration for inclusion in the monthly “Around the World of Toxicology” blog, complete the special submission form for “Around the World of Toxicology” items. Please note that only activities by societies and professional associations (i.e., nonprofits) will be considered. If you are an organization or company seeking to promote an event, please submit your activity to the SOT “Calendar of Events.”
Reminders of Upcoming, Previously Featured Deadlines and Activities
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The call for proposals for EUROTOX 2026, taking place in Vienna September 13–16, 2026, is open and will end on November 15. The theme for EUROTOX 2026 is “Toxicology Without Borders.”
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NINDS is hosting a hybrid workshop January 13–14, 2026, titled “Advancing Exposome Research in Neurological Disorders and Stroke.” Taking place in Rockville, Maryland, the meeting features SOT member speakers.
Activity Announcements, Updates, and Opportunities
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
“PFAS in Air: Understanding Emissions, Exposure, and Emerging Research” is the title of a AAAS webinar being held on November 13. This free webinar will feature experts discussing the air sampling they’re conducting, why their research is helping us better understand exposure pathways, and how states are responding.
Visit the AAAS website for more information >>
Federation of European Toxicologists and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX)
EUROTOX is hosting a webinar on November 27 focused on “Cell Deformation in Chemical Carcinogenesis.” The speaker is Giorgia Del Favero, an Assistant Professor at the Universität Wien.
Visit the EUROTOX website for more information >>
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
NCATS invites applications from highly talented late-stage doctoral students and early-stage postdoctoral fellows to participate in its DOORS Event in 2026. During this two-day visit to NCATS, attendees will learn about cutting-edge advances in translational science, training opportunities and careers in translational science. Selected participants will receive a sponsored trip (pending appropriations approval) to NCATS, where they will present their research, tour the state-of-the-art facilities and engage with the center’s translational science researchers and trainees. Applications are due December 15, 2025.
View the DOORS Event Application Materials and Questions for more information >>
Save the Dates for These Events
46th American College of Toxicology (ACT) Annual Meeting
November 16–19, 2025
JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Arizona
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International Conference on Microplastics and Human Health
January 11–14, 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Conference Website >>
2026 AAAS Annual Meeting
February 12–14, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Meeting Website >>
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