Society of Toxicology 54th Annual Meeting—March 22‒26, 2015, San Diego, California
The 54th Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting will be held March 22‒26, 2015, in San Diego, California. This conference is the largest meeting of its kind and features a broad range of scientific sessions and a thematic program that provides participants with a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge in topical areas and interact with leaders in their respective disciplines. The 2015 themes include: Advancing Clinical and Translational Toxicology; Approaches for Protecting Vulnerable Populations; Epigenomic Influences in Toxicological Responses; Safety Assessment Approaches for Product Development; and Strategies for Exposure and Risk Assessments. The scientific program includes a plenary session, the MRC Lecture, symposia, workshops, roundtable discussions, informational sessions, regional sessions, as well as platform and poster sessions. The 2015 Opening Plenary Lecture will be presented by J. Craig Venter. SOT anticipates that more than 6,500 toxicologists from more than 50 countries will attend. The SOT Annual Meeting also features the ToxExpo, which is the largest exhibition dedicated to toxicology and the biomedical sciences. The exhibition features 350 exhibitors, exhibitor-hosted sessions, and the opportunity to debut cutting-edge products, services, and technologies. For additional information and to register, please visit the SOT 2015 Annual Meeting website.
Below are a number of SOT–sponsored meetings and events that may be of interest to you. For more information, contact the organizers directly.
Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society 45th Annual Meeting—Late Breaking Abstract Deadline August 25, 2014, Orlando Florida
The 45th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) will be held September 13–17, 2014, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, in Orlando, Florida. This year’s theme is “Integrating Environmental, Genomic, and Health Research.” The meeting will provide a forum for the latest research on DNA damage and repair, mechanisms of mutagenesis, epigenetic regulation, and their contributions to environmentally‒induced human disease. In addition, current regulatory issues and risk assessment strategies will be discussed. EMGS is unique in that it provides a platform for the cross-disciplinary integration of basic and applied sciences that provide an understanding of the impact of genetic toxicity on human populations. The goals of this meeting are to (1) build on our past contributions to the field of environmental and molecular mutagenesis and DNA repair and more fully understand the role of epigenetics in these basic mechanisms; (2) integrate applied genetic toxicology with basic research in DNA damage and repair, toxicogenomics, and epigenetics; (3) determine how emerging technologies can lead to a better understanding of environmentally‒induced genetic disease; (4) have these data serve as a foundation for human risk assessment for disease and disease prevention; and (5) aid in the support of knowledge-based regulation to protect public health and the environment. This is a meeting not to be missed. For additional information, visit the EMGS 2014 Annual Meeting website.
American College of Toxicology’s Course Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development―September 15‒19, 2014, Edinburgh, UK
This American College of Toxicology course, taught by distinguished experts, is designed to provide a basic training in toxicology. The course will be held from September 15–19, 2014, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Participants will obtain an overall understanding of the principles of nonclinical safety evaluation with emphasis on the practical application of these principles and interpretation of nonclinical safety data. The course will include discussion of regulatory case studies and a workshop. This toxicology course is intended to benefit individuals working with small and large molecules from biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, along with those from Contract Research Organizations and regulatory agencies that are interested in toxicology. Regulatory toxicology in drug development will be emphasized, particularly from the European perspective. For full course details and to register, visit the ACT course website.
Twelfth International Conference on Neuroprotective Agents―September 28‒October 1, 2014, Charlottesville, Virginia
The Twelfth International Conference on Neuroprotective Agents will be held from September 28‒October 1, 2014, at The Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia. This conference brings together researchers involved in (1) conditions toxic to the nervous system (e.g., heat, diabetes, drugs (therapeutic and illicit), alcohol, anesthetic agents, and stroke); (2) neurodegenerative processes “toxic” to the nervous system (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease); (3) molecular and nanotechnology techniques for understanding nervous system disorders, nervous system repair mechanisms, and neurotoxicity issues; and (4) the fields of personalized, predictive, and preventive medicine as they relate to neuroprotection. This series of biennial conferences is relatively unique in its role of bringing together clinical and basic science researchers from various countries and various disciplines related to neuroprotection in an intellectually stimulating and socially relaxing environment to discuss strategies to protect the nervous system. For additional information, please visit the conference website.
International Society of Exposure Science 24th Annual Meeting—October 12‒16. 2014, Cincinnati, Ohio
The International Society of Exposure Science 24th Annual Meeting will be held October 12‒16, 2014, at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. The theme of the meeting is “Exposure Science Integration to Protect Ecological Systems, Human Well-Being, and Occupational Health.” The program will foster the integration of exposure science as applied to community, occupational, and ecological health as recommended by the National Research Council (NRC) Exposure Science in the 21st Century. Presentations in the program will highlight the value that exposure science has brought to the protection of health and the environment and its growing importance in the face of such global threats of population pressure, climate change, nitrogen cycling, water and energy availability. The 2014 meeting also includes four pre-conference courses on October 12, taught by renowned experts. Topics for the courses include Biomonitoring, Introduction to Source Apportionment Modeling, Risk Assessment, and Real-time Monitoring for Environmental and Occupational Health. For more information or to register visit the ISES 2014 Annual Meeting website.
Safety Pharmacology Society 14th Annual Meeting—October 19–22, 2014, Washington, DC
The Safety Pharmacology Society (SPS) 14th Annual Meeting will be held October 19–22, 2014, in Washington, DC and will provide a dynamic forum for sharing the latest in safety pharmacology. The scientific program will offer in-depth discussions of relevant topics to keep you “in the know.” This meeting will feature a diverse range of scientific sessions organized into two tracks, covering issues such as, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Non Cardiac Ion Channels, Respiratory, Regulatory, New Assays, Peripheral Neuropathy, and an all-day Plenary on Wednesday covering the Updates and Perspectives on Comprehensive In Vitro Proarrhythmia Assay (CIPA). The meeting also will offer a full day of Continuing Education courses on October 19, both on an introductory level as well as advanced courses for the expert, and the Diplomate in Safety Pharmacology (DSP) Certification exam will be held the day before the meeting on October 18. For preliminary meeting information, please visit the SPS Annual Meeting website.