The Society of Toxicology is pleased to announce that two SOT members have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine. The recipients are Christopher Austin, AB, MD, and Kenneth S. Ramos, MD, PhD, PharmB, ATS. Dr. Austin is the Director of the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, and Dr. Ramos is the Associate Vice President for Precision Health Sciences, Professor of Medicine, at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Dr. Austin joined SOT in 2011. Dr. Ramos joined SOT in 1983 and served in many leadership positions including as SOT 2008–2009 President.
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| Christopher Austin |
Kenneth S. Ramos |
As NAM notes, “Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service." For additional information about the distinguished careers of these scientists, please refer to the biographical information for Dr. Austin on the NIH NCATS website and for Dr. Ramos on the UAHS website.
Additional SOT Member Accomplishments are listed on the SOT website.