On April 27, 2020, the field of toxicology lost a highly valued and respected colleague, Sten Orrenius, MD, PhD. Many members have reported that Dr. Orrenius was a source of inspiration and that they considered themselves fortunate to have had many meaningful conversations with him and to call him a mentor and friend. He was an Honorary member of SOT and the 2006 recipient of the SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award, as well as a member of the Academy of Europe, National Academy of Medicine, and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. For more information, please refer to Dr. Orrenius’s obituary.
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