The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award is presented annually to an SOT member in recognition of contributions made to the advancement of toxicological science through the development and application of methods to replace, refine, or reduce the need for experimental animals. The achievement recognized may be either a seminal piece of work or a long-term contribution to toxicological science and animal welfare.
SOT 2017 Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award Recipient David G. Allen (right) accepts his award from SOT Councilor Paul M. D. Foster (left).
As with most SOT Awards, nominations for the Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award should include the nominee’s abbreviated CV and both a primary and seconding letter of nomination from Full members of the Society that document and describe the significant contributions to toxicology by the nominee. These letters should explain in layman’s terms how the significant contributions to toxicology by the nominee apply to the criteria of the award.
If you know an SOT Member who has advanced the welfare of research animals or made other major contributions to public awareness regarding animal research in Toxicology, nominate that individual for this award today. To nominate yourself or a colleague, please visit the SOT Awards page. Nominations are accepted online through October 9, 2017.
Recent Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award Recipients
- 2006 William S. Stokes
- 2007 Thomas Hartung
- 2009 Sally Robinson
- 2010 Leonard M. Schechtman
- 2013 Martin L. Stephens
- 2015 Marcel Leist
- 2016 Warren Casey
- 2017 David G. Allen