SOT is proud to sponsor a toxicology public outreach program on Saturday, March 22, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, at the Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Many thanks to their Adult Services Division for hosting this seminar. Organized and moderated by Phil Wexler of the National Library of Medicine, who will offer introductory remarks and a whirlwind tour of toxicological history, this event features:
- The Science of Toxicology: Some Basics—Gary Marchant, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- Overview of Arizona Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants—Steve Curry, Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug Information Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Crash Course in Lead—A Silent Poison—Jennifer Botsford, Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix, AZ
- Epigenetics: Why your DNA May Not Be Your Destiny—Bernard W. Futscher, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Nanoparticles and Your Lungs—Yin Chen, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
Speakers and audience members are invited to the People Pizza Pub, across the street from the Library, directly after the program, for lunch, beer, whatever, and to continue the discussion.
While this session is designed for the lay public, SOT members who are in town early enough are invited to join in to lend support and answer questions, and maybe even learn a thing or two. And if you are travelling with guests looking for an educational snapshot of your field and/or pizza, please encourage them to check it out.
For more information, please visit the SOT website and contact Phil Wexler.